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William Pigott Memorial Scholarship

Supporting future engineers from Winnebago and McHenry County.

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

Scholarship Background and Intent

William (Bill) made a lasting impact as an engineer. The intent of this scholarship is to honor his legacy by supporting a future engineer. An ideal candidate would be studying metallurgical engineering.

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 consideration in the selection process.

Preference may be given to applicants residing in McHenry County, studying metallurgical engineering, or attending the University of Illinois, Illinois State University, Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Iowa, or the Colorado School of Mines.

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.