Scholarships

Each year, thanks to the generosity of donors, more than $1,000,000 in scholarships are available to students attending Danville Area Community College (DACC). These scholarships are administered by the DACC Foundation and funded by donors and supporters of the College. Awards are based on financial need and additional criteria established by donors.

Scholarship Information

Scholarships are available for both full and part-time students across a variety of academic programs. All students who submit an application are considered for scholarships.

Scholarships have specific eligibility requirements; however, most funds can be used for tuition, fees, books and other supplies as needed for the course. Award amounts vary.

How to Apply

Scholarship applications are available online from January 6 through May 1. Students can access the application at:

https://dacc.edu/foundation/scholarships

Selection Process

DACC Foundation scholarships are awarded using a scoring system. Most applications are reviewed by the DACC Foundation Scholarship Reading Committee, where each application is evaluated three times by the committee members. The final score is determined by averaging these three evaluations.

The Scholarship Reading Committee consists of 50–60 members, including retired educators, community leaders, and current or former DACC employees.

Some donors review their own applicants for their scholarships and select the recipient.

Students will begin receiving scholarship award notifications during the second week of June through their DACC student email accounts. Scholarship recipients are recognized at the annual Honors Program held each September. Individuals interested in contributing to the DACC Foundation Scholarship Fund or establishing a named scholarship can contact the Foundation at (217) 443-8843 or donate online at:

https://dacc.edu/foundation

DACC Presidential Scholarships

The number of Presidential Scholarships awarded to each High School in the District 507 is determined by the Senior graduation class size as follows.

Qualifications / Selection Criteria:

1. Candidate must rank in the upper fifteen percent (15%) of his/her graduating class. The class rank achieved upon the completion of seven semesters of high school course work is acceptable in determining eligibility.
2. If the graduation class is less than fifteen students, the highest-ranking graduate will be eligible provided the student has achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a four (4.0) point scale.
3. Candidate must be admitted to DACC and enrolled as a full-time student (12 semester hours or more) for the Fall Term following his/her graduation from high school.

District 507 High Schools Eligible for Presidential Scholarship:

This prestigious award covers tuition at DACC for two years. Funding is provided through the generosity of the Estate of Frank Brittingham, DACC Foundation, and donors.

Recipients are also required to complete a service-learning component, which includes up to 8 hours of volunteer service to their community and the DACC each year.

Being named a DACC Presidential Scholar is one of the highest honors given to incoming first-year students.

DACC Foundation Emergency Fund

The DACC Emergency Fund is administered by the DACC Foundation. The DACC Emergency fund assists students who experience unexpected financial hardships that may interfere with their ability to continue their education.

Funding is determined on individual basis - need and can help cover items such as:

• Bus passes
• Eyeglasses
• Required textbooks
• Class supplies

This assistance is a one-time award and is not renewable, unless the amount is repaid.

Applications can be obtained through the Office of Financial Aid, located in Vermilion Hall (first floor, west wing).