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Odile E. Coble Scholarship

To honor the memory of Odile Coble by supporting motivated women from Stephenson County pursuing careers in STEM.

Winter Scholarship - Closed Closed This scholarship is part of the Winter application cycle. The application is open December 1st to February 1st every year. How to Apply

Eligibility Criteria

Every CFNIL scholarship has a unique intent, often reflecting the background of the donor or person in whose memory the fund was created. CFNIL uses an online "universal" application to ensure the most efficient process; as an applicant, you do not need to predetermine which scholarships you should apply for. Complete ONE application each cycle, and your answers to a series of yes/no and personal background questions automatically match you to every scholarship you are eligible for. Because our scholarships were created to support students of all ages, backgrounds, and aspirations, we encourage every scholarship seeker (high school graduating seniors and older) to apply!

Specifications

  • Academic performance will be given high priority in the selection process.
  • Preference may be given to graduating seniors of Freeport High School.
  • For the purposes of this scholarship, “STEM-related field” includes the natural, physical, and life sciences (including medicine), technology-related disciplines such as computer science and engineering, and mathematics.

Written Prompt

Each CFNIL scholarship is created with a specific purpose in mind. As you complete the application, the system automatically matches you with every scholarship for which you are eligible and will present you with a specific written prompt for each. You're encouraged to craft a unique response to each prompt to show the reviewers why you're the best candidate for that scholarship.

Scholarship Background and Intent

Odile E. Coble was born and raised in Freeport, Illinois. Though she was an excellent student and lover of learning, Odile never had the opportunity to pursue her own college education.

An incredibly strong woman, Odile raised her young son alone after a chronic illness diagnosis and losing her husband. She dealt with those circumstances with incredible grace, maintained a wonderful sense of humor and would go on to support her son in earning two college degrees (a Bachelor’s and a Master’s) and beginning his successful engineering career.

This scholarship is to honor Odile's journey and memory and encourage young women to succeed in achieving their academic potential.