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Your Gift's Impact

Diego C. with his scholarship donor Linda J. Lang portrait
This scholarship means I get to stress less on money and focus more on educationally challenging myself.
—Diego C. with his scholarship donor, Linda J. Lang (Read their story)

Scholarships are powerful

—they change lives for the better. Scholarships can directly affect the caliber of the student body and the quality of the academic experience. Every exceptional student attending Harper College should have the opportunity to attend and reach their full potential without financial burden or worrying about needing to juggle between school and work.

Every gift to the Harper College Educational Foundation offers more opportunities to educate students, make discoveries, provide graduates with quality training to care for patients and serve the public. There are so many ways to support Harper College—and even more possibilities to create a better future for our college and our world.

Every gift makes a difference. Together, we will build a better tomorrow.

 

GIFTS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Bill Kelley Board Trustee Emeritus

Harper College names Bill Kelley trustee emeritus in recognition of decades of service

September 17, 2026

The longtime trustee and former board chair was honored for 23 years of leadership, advocacy and commitment to Harper students. Read More

Rotary Club Fishing Well Scholarship

Fishing Well Scholarship marks 10 years of supporting adult learners at Harper

September 16, 2026

Funded by the Rotary Club of Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates, the scholarship helps Harper College students age 24 and older reskill, upskill or change careers while giving back to the community. Read More

Harper Talks 55 Elda Holbrook

From toy designer to ICU nurse: Elda Holbrook shares her journey on Harper Talks

September 16, 2026

The Harper alumna discusses discovering her calling during the pandemic, studying health care in South Africa and finding her place in the fast-paced world of critical care. Read More

Last Updated: 8/26/26