| #177 United Center Neighborhood Grant |
Award Amount
Up to $2,280 per year |
Deadline Date
FALL DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED!July 1st for the Fall semester
December 1st for the Spring semester |
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Scholarship applicants who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens must fill-out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available at www.fafsa.ed.gov, and complete the financial aid process.
NOTE: Applicants must complete a FAFSA and include their SAR (student aid report) with their application.
Immigrant and undocumented students must be pre-qualified under the Scholarship Qualification Process prior to applying for this scholarship.
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This grant is provided by Malcolm X College and is available for qualified incoming students who have graduated from an accredited High School or successfully completed their GED credential. Eligible awardees must maintain full-time enrollment status during the award period. The grant has a maximum value of $2,280 for an academic year, with $1,140 payable to the student’s account for the fall and the spring terms. The grant is NOT available for the summer semester.
The grant is renewable for six semesters; however, students must fill out the RENEWAL VERIFICATION FORM EACH SEMESTER for continuation of the grant. Additionally, students must maintain the required grade point average to qualify for continued eligibility (see conditions of award).
The evaluation of the applications and selection of the recipient is the sole responsibility
of the MALCOLM X COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE. All decisions of the Committee are final, unless authorized by the President, Executive Director, or Dean of Student Services.
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Eligibility Criteria
• Enroll in Malcolm X College in the semester following graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of a GED.
• Have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average 2.50 (4.0 SCALE) based on 7 semesters
• Write a personal statement addressing,” What the opportunity to attend college means to me and how it will benefit my community?” Please elaborate on how a college education makes a difference to you personally and to your community. Essays must be typed, double spaced and a maximum of 500 words.
• Provide documentation supporting listed awards, honors and participation in student organizations, activities and community service.
• Provide an official high school transcript OR submit GED certficate and test scores with scholarship (if applicable).
• Enrolled in and maintain least 12 credit hours per semester.
• Maintain minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average for renewal of scholarship.
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Contact Information:
Malcolm X College
Eddie Phillips (Committee Chair)
Malcolm X Scholarship Committee
mxcscholarshipcommittee@ccc.edu
Financial Aid Office
(312) 850-7070
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