Since 2004, the LMCC dba/PowerForward DuPage has been providing college tuition assistance annually to the children of IBEW Local 701 members and signatory contractors. IBEW Local 701 members are also eligible and as of 2022, grandchildren are eligible. Our scholarship is intended to provide support to full time students accepted at or attending a four year accredited college undergraduate program or community college.
To apply for this scholarship in subsequent years, a grade point average of 2.75 (based on a 4.0 grading system) must be maintained. Scholarships are selected on the basis of academic performance, extracurricular activities, employment experience, financial need and future goals.
The 2025 PowerForward DuPage Scholarship Application is now available and this year, (5) $1,500 scholarships will be awarded. To view and/or print the application, please click on the following link: 2025 PowerForward DuPage Scholarship Application.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact the PowerForward DuPage Director, Lauren Mesich at (630) 393-1701 Extension 5.
