DeKalb County sheriff to offer local student $500 scholarship

DeKALB – DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan will award one $500 scholarship to a DeKalb County student for the 2025-26 academic year.

The Illinois Sheriff’s Association will award more than $58,000 in college scholarships to Illinois students pursuing higher education, according to a news release.

The recipient will be selected by a scholarship committee comprising of citizens and education professionals. The scholarship can only be applied to fees, tuition and books.

Application requirements include:

• Applicants must be a permanent Illinois and DeKalb County resident
• Scholarships must be used at institutions of higher learning within the state of Illinois.
• Students must be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2025-26 school year, excluding summer sessions

Scholarship applications are available at the local sheriff’s office or online at ilsheriff.org/youth-2/. All completed application materials and documents must be returned by March 14 to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, 150 N. Main St., Sycamore.

For information, call 815-895-7260 or visit a college financial aid office or high school advising center.