H.D. McAninch Scholarship for Academic Excellence

This application is for Fall 2025.

PURPOSE: The H.D. McAninch Scholarship for Academic Excellence recognizes academic excellence and rewards students who have maintained a high GPA or better. This scholarship is generously funded by friends, family, and colleagues in honor of Dr. H.D. McAninch’s service as president of College of DuPage, as well as by Dr. and Mrs. McAninch.

Applicants must have the following criteria:

• Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours for the applicable semester
• Be enrolled in transfer, degree or certificate program
• Have completed at least 24 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
• File the FAFSA for the applicable academic year.
• Applicants must include a written statement demonstrating leadership or a distinctive contribution to the college or community in order to complete the application process.

Award: $1,500