Paul W. and Katherine T. Hedburn Student Success and Retention Scholarship

This application is for Fall 2026.

PURPOSE: The Paul W. and Katherine T. Hedburn Student Success and Retention Scholarship encourages students to continue their education and is generously funded by the Estate of Paul W. and Katherine T. Hedburn.

Applicants must have the following criteria:

• Must be residents of District 502 (College of DuPage’s district)
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• B enrolled full-time at College of DuPage (minimum of 12 credit hours)
• Be enrolled in a certificate, degree or transfer program at College of DuPage
• File the FAFSA for the applicable academic year.
• Awardees must continue to meet the initial criteria in order to receive a second disbursement and are required to attend the Foundation’s annual Scholarship Reception.

Award: $2,500; $1,250 is disbursed for the fall semester, and $1,250 is disbursed for the spring semester