Era L. and Frances L. Walker Scholarship

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
Amount Varies
Calendar Deadline:
February 01, 2026
Stack Star Awards Available:
Varies
Eligibility Criteria:
Race
Gender
State Selection
Current Year in School
Personal Interest/Attribute
County Selection
Citizenship
Age
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Scholarship Description

CFNIL’s scholarship funds were created by donors who recognize the importance of helping students achieve their educational goals, now and in perpetuity. The funds’ creators selected the criteria based on their interests and the community’s need. Many of CFNIL’s scholarships are memorials, which celebrate the life and passions of individuals. The applications are read and scored by committees of volunteers who use a “blind” review process and make recommendations to CFNIL’s Board of Trustees. Scholarship recipients are announced in late April. Awards are sent directly to the recipient’s post-secondary institution.

The purpose of the Era L. and Frances L. Walker Scholarship is to provide educational resources for African-American males to pursue higher education. Applicants must be a graduating senior from a Rockford public high school. Students must have been involved in community service and volunteerism and share values including the importance of family, service to one's community and the compassionate treatment of others. Dollar amounts will vary.

Contact

Scholarship Committee

Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
946 N. Second Street
Rockford, IL 61107
815-962-2110