Scholarships | Madison County Community Development
157 North Main Street, Suite 312, Edwardsville, IL 62025
Eligibility
- Scholarships will be awarded to low-income students who are or will be attending Lewis & Clark Community College, Southwestern Illinois College and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville or any other accredited Illinois college or university
- Selected students must meet income guidelines
Required documents
- Candidates entire household for those age 18 years must provide proof of gross income for the last 30 days, along with verification documents such as check stubs or printouts of income statements
- Candidates are required to submit a copy of college transcripts, or if just entering college, high school transcripts
- Candidates are required to submit a letter of recommendation from a high school or college official at the institution they are attending or will be attending. Letters of recommendation must be submitted on official letterhead
- Candidates must submit a one-page essay describing themselves, their college plans, and career goals. The essays should communicate something that is not stated in the application, which sets apart their scholarship application from others
- Previous scholarship recipients may apply for the scholarship again
- Social Security Card
- Photo ID
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 4:30pm
To access this service, contact:
618-692-8940
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Main
618-296-7004
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Fax
618-296-6485
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Energy Assistance
618-296-5300
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Madison County Referral Line
Languages
English
Application process
Call To Apply at (618) 296-5513
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Madison County in Illinois
Receives and administers block grants and other funds to facilitate the development and preservation of affordable housing, to aid in providing public services and facilities for low and moderate income citizens and assisting in the creation of employment and economic opportunities in Madison County, Illinois. Services include Weatherization Programs, Housing Down Payment Loans/Grants, Transitional Housing/Shelter, Air Conditioners, Fans, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Heating Fuel Payment Assistance, Scholarships, Lead Abatement, Furnace Maintenance/Repair, Small Business Financing, Community Development Corporations and Regional Economic Development.
ALSO KNOWN AS
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Last Assured
03/11/2026
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Providing organization
MADISON COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Receives and administers block grants and other funds to facilitate the development and preservation of affordable housing, to aid in providing public services and facilities for low- and moderate-income citizens and assisting in the creation of employment and economic opportunities in Madison County, Illinois. Services include Weatherization Programs, Transitional Housing/Shelter, Air Conditioners, Fans, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Heating Fuel Payment Assistance, Scholarships, Furnace Maintenance/Repair, Small Business Financing, Community Development Corporations and Regional Economic Development. LGBTQIA+ Serving Organization.
ALSO KNOWN AS
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY