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| 134 Illinois Education Foundation Scholarship | |||
| The purpose of the Illinois Education Foundation Scholarship is to support deserving students pursuing higher education who could not otherwise afford it. Scholarship monies are to be used to defray educational costs. |
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| Award Amount: | Need based stipend up to $750 per semester. | ||
| Application Deadline: | Accepting Fall 2008 applications starting January 1. Deadline for applications is May 31. | ||
| 138 DOMM Book Scholarship | |||
| The purpose of the DOMM Book Scholarship is to assist deserving students pursuing any associates degree or vocational certificate. Scholarship monies are to be used to defray the cost of books (text books, reference books or workbooks) as outlined in the syllabus of a City Colleges course in which an applicant is enrolled. |
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| Award Amount: | Up to $400 yearly (Fall & Spring) | ||
| Application Deadline: | August for Fall 2008 | ||
| 140 Marilyn Casey Scholarship Fund | |||
| Established in February 2005, Marilyn Casey a former nurse purposed this fund to assist students who are pursing a degree in a health related field at an Illinois community college. Scholarship monies are to be used to defray educational costs while enrolled at City Colleges. |
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| Award Amount: | Up to $2,000 per year | ||
| Application Deadline: | Administered in fall and spring semesters. See deadline & contact information below. | ||
| 142 Seabury Scholarship Fund | |||
| The Seabury Foundation is a family foundation that funds projects in the areas of education, social services, health, conservation, and the arts in the city of Chicago. Particular emphasis is placed on programs that nurture strong family relationships, promote individual self-sufficiency, and encourage civic participation. The foundation seeks to improve access of all persons to the education, services, and resources that will support them in living secure, productive, and creative lives. The Seabury Scholarship Fund was established in 1982 to assist mature students continue their education. |
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| Award Amount: | $500 - $600 | ||
| Application Deadline: | Please contact Dorothy McMurtry at 773-602-5204 for deadline dates. | ||
| 146 ShoreBank Scholarship | |||
| ShoreBank provides scholarships for students attending the City Colleges of Chicago to help pay for a quality education and to help change the world. In 2000, ShoreBank announced an $8 million/30-year commitment to provide scholarships for young people and lifelong learners in the communities it serves. Since then, ShoreBank has invested more than $500,000 in scholarships, providing more than 132 scholarships to 71 students. |
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| Award Amount: | Up to $1,500 per academic year. | ||
| Application Deadline: | Friday, February 22, 2008 | ||
| 147 Illinois Health Improvement Association Scholarship | |||
| The Illinois Health Improvement Association Scholarship, which is funded each year by a grant from the Illinois Community College System Foundation, provides financial assistance to deserving students enrolled in healthcare programs that provide direct medical care to individual patients. Scholarship monies may be applied toward tuition, fees, books, study guides or other expenses directly related to the heath field curricula while enrolled at the City Colleges of Chicago. |
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| Award Amount: | Up to $1,000 | ||
| Application Deadline: | Administered in fall and spring semesters. See deadline and contact information below. | ||
| 149 Aspire a Mas Scholarship Fund | |||
| The Aspire a Mas Scholarship Fund was established in 2002 by the cooperative efforts of Richard J. Daley College and the CompuCredit Corporation of Atlanta GA. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to deserving Hispanic/Latino students. Scholarship monies are to be used to defray educational costs while enrolled at Daley College or the Arturo Velasquez West Side Technical Institute. |
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| Award Amount: | Two $250 awards per year. | ||
| Application Deadline: | September 7 for Fall 2008 | ||
| 150 Richard J. Daley College Scholarship Fund | |||
| The Daley College Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance for deserving students based upon scholastic merit (exclusive of financial need) or based upon financial need. Scholarship monies are to be used to defray educational costs (tuition, fees, or books) while enrolled at Richard J. Daley College or the Arturo Velasquez West Side Technical Institute (AVWSTI). In rare cases, scholarship funds may be used as matching funds (maximum $250 one-time scholarship) to pay a prior balance at Daley College or AVWSTI. |
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| Award Amount: | $250 to $1,000 | ||
| Application Deadline: | Applications must be received by July 1st for the Fall semester and December 1st for the Spring semester. | ||
| 151 Kathryn Lenihan Book Scholarship Fund | |||
| The Kathryn Lenihan Scholarship Fund was named to honor Kathryn Lenihan, former Dean of Students at Richard J. Daley College. The purpose of the fund is to provide book scholarships for students enrolled at Richard J. Daley College or at West Side Technical Institute (WSTI). Scholarship monies are to be used to defray the cost of books (text books, reference books or workbooks) as outlined in the syllabus of a course in which the applicant is enrolled. |
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| Award Amount: | Up to $200 per semester. | ||
| Application Deadline: | September 7 for Fall 2008. | ||
| 152 S. Velasquez Merit Scholarship Fund | |||
| The S. Velasquez Merit Scholarship Fund was established to recognize, assist and motivate Hispanic/Latino students with high academic achievement, involvement in extra curricular activities, and demonstrated leadership ability. This scholarship is meant to serve as an incentive to promote academic excellence and to encourage Hispanic/Latino students to graduate from CCC and ultimately transfer to a four-year college or university. Scholarship monies are to be used to defray educational costs while enrolled at Richard J. Daley College. This scholarship is ONLY available durint the Fall semester. |
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| Award Amount: | One $500 award per year. | ||
| Application Deadline: | September 7 for Fall 2008. SCHOLARSHIP ONLY AWARDED IN FALL TERM. | ||
| 153 Arturo Velasquez West Side Tech Scholarship Fund | |||
| The West Side Technical Institute (WSTI) Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships for deserving students who are in need of financial assistance to complete their studies at WSTI. Scholarship awards are generally allocated as partial tuition rather than full scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded primarily to existing students from the Fall semester, to be applied towards Spring semester tuition or, in rare cases, as matching funds (maximum $250 one-time scholarship) to pay a prior balance at WSTI. |
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| Award Amount: | Up to $500 per semester. | ||
| Application Deadline: | First week in December; however, scholarships may be awarded throughout the year. | ||
| 154 William E. McKillop Scholarship Fund | |||
| In February 1987, William E. McKillop, a retired Daley College librarian, established this scholarship to assist Aides serving in the Audio Visual and Learning Resource areas. Scholarship monies are to be used to defray educational costs (tuition, fees, or books) while enrolled at Richard J. Daley College. |
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| Award Amount: | Two $500 awards per year: one to an aide in the Audio Visual area and one to an aide in the Learning Resource Center. | ||
| Application Deadline: | September 7 for Fall 2008. | ||
| 155 Oscar E. Shabat Wright College Scholarship Fund | |||
| The Oscar E. Shabat Wright College Scholarship Fund was established to honor Dr. Oscar E. Shabat, founding chancellor of the City Colleges of Chicago and former professor of Social Sciences at Wright College. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance for deserving students based upon scholastic merit (exclusive of financial need) or based upon financial need. Scholarship monies are to be used to defray educational costs (tuition, fees, or books) while enrolled at Wilbur Wright College or Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center (HPVEC). In rare cases, scholarship funds may be used as matching funds (maximum $250 one-time scholarship) to pay a prior balance at Wright College or HPVEC. |
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| Award Amount: | $250 to $1,000 | ||
| Application Deadline: | Applications must be received by August 1 for the Fall semester and December 1 for the Spring semester. | ||
| 156 Kennedy-King College Scholarship Fund | |||
| The Kennedy-King College Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance for deserving students based upon scholastic merit (exclusive of financial need) and/or based upon financial need. Scholarship monies are to be used to defray educational costs (tuition, fees, or books) while enrolled at Kennedy-King College, Dawson Technical Institute, or Washburne Culinary Institute. In rare cases, scholarship funds may be used as matching funds (maximum $250 one-time scholarship) to pay a prior balance at Kennedy-King College, Dawson Tech, or Washburne. Presidential scholarships may also be awarded to Kennedy-King College honor students (full-time students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher) transferring to senior institutions (monies paid directly to the senior institution). |
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| Award Amount: | Varies depending upon need. | ||
| Application Deadline: | September 7 for Fall 2008. | ||
| 157 Malcolm X College Scholarship Fund | |||
| The Malcolm X College Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance for deserving students based upon scholastic merit (exclusive of financial need) or based upon financial need. Scholarship monies are to be used to defray educational costs (tuition, fees, or books) while enrolled at Malcolm X College. |
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| Award Amount: | $250 to $1,000 | ||
| Application Deadline: | Applications must be received by September 7 for the Fall semester. | ||
| 158 The President’s Scholarship Fund | |||
| The President’s Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance for deserving students based upon scholastic merit (exclusive of financial need) or based upon financial need. Scholarship monies are to be used to defray educational costs (tuition, fees, or books) while enrolled at Harry S Truman College. In rare cases, scholarship funds may be used as matching funds (maximum $250 one-time scholarship) to pay a prior balance at Truman College. |
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| Award Amount: | Up to $1,000 per semester depending upon the student’s need. | ||
| Application Deadline: | On going | ||
| 159 Olive-Harvey College Scholarship Fund | |||
| The Olive-Harvey College Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance for deserving students based upon scholastic merit (exclusive of financial need) or based upon financial need. Scholarship monies are to be used to defray educational costs (tuition, fees or books) while enrolled at Olive-Harvey College. In rare cases, scholarship funds may be used as matching funds (maximum $250 one-time scholarship) to pay a prior balance at Olive-Harvey College. |
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| Award Amount: | Up to $1,000 per semester depending upon the student’s need. | ||
| Application Deadline: | Applications must be received by August 1 for the Fall semester and December 1 for the Spring semester. | ||
| 160 Harold Washington College Scholarship Fund | |||
| The Harold Washington College Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance for deserving students based upon scholastic merit (exclusive of financial need) and/or based upon financial need. Scholarship monies are to be used to defray educational costs (tuition, fees, books, transportation, or other critical necessities) while enrolled at Harold Washington College. This scholarship may be renewable depending on eligibility criteria and funding availability. In rare cases, scholarship funds may be used as matching funds (Harold Washington College Scholarship Fund would match a student’s payment up to a maximum of a $250 one-time scholarship) to help pay a prior balance at Harold Washington College. |
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| Award Amount: | Up to $1,000 depending upon need. | ||
| Application Deadline: | Applications must be received by August 1 for the Fall semester and November 15 for the Spring semester. | ||
| 163 National Forum for Black Public Administrators Scholarship | |||
| The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of African American students in the areas of public service. The mission of the NFBPA/Chicago Chapter is to promote, strengthen, and expand the roles of African Americans in all aspects of public service by assisting in the development of effective public administrators. The goal of the NFBPA Scholarship is to promote and support the educational pursuits of African American students interested in pursuing careers in the area of public administration. |
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| Award Amount: | $1,000 | ||
| Application Deadline: | TO BE ANNOUNCED FOR FALL 2008 SEMESTER. | ||
| 164 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship | |||
| Established through the will of Jack Kent Cooke in 2000, The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is a private, independent foundation. Mr. Cooke believed education was a lifelong pursuit. Thus, the purpose of The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program is to award approximately 50 scholarships each year to students attending community colleges or two-year institutions in the US and planning to transfer to four-year institutions. Each award will cover a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expense, required fees, and books for the final two to three years of the baccalaureate degree. Every Scholarship varies, depending on the cost of attendance and other scholarships or grants received. |
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| Award Amount: | Up to $30,000 per year | ||
| Application Deadline: | City Colleges of Chicago deadline to submit your scholarship packets is Friday, January 19, 2007. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation does not accept applications submitted directly by the student. | ||
| 165 ShoreBank Dixie Kitchen Scholarship at Washburn Culinary Institute | |||
| ShoreBank, the first and leading community development and environmental banking company
in the United States, recognizes the benefit of education as an economic development tool. ShoreBank has made an $8,000,000/ 30-year scholarship commitment to provide an opportunity for residents in our communities in the Chicagoland area to be full participants in tomorrow’s economy. Dixie Kitchen is a renowned restaurant on Chicago’s South Side, providing delicious Southern cuisine at Dixie Kitchen locations and Caribbean fare at Calypso. Paul Andreson, founder and owner of these restaurants for more than 30 years, also believed that education is a key to improving lives and neighborhoods. Together, ShoreBank and Dixie Kitchen, in honor of Paul who passed away in 2006, are offering a new scholarship opportunity – the ShoreBank-Dixie Kitchen Scholarship at Washburne Culinary Institute. |
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| Award Amount: | Up to $1,500.00 | ||
| Application Deadline: | Friday, February 23, 2007 | ||
| 166 The Mittie, Moselynne & Dempsey J. Travis Scholarship | |||
| The Mittie, Moselynne & Dempsey J. Travis Scholarship Foundation was established to provide scholarship aid to students, both male and female of all races for the pursuit of higher education at a college or university. |
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| Award Amount: | Varies | ||
| Application Deadline: | September 7, 2007 | ||
| 169 Florence Ballenger Scholarships | |||
| Florence Coles Ballenger, a former faculty member at Kennedy King College, grew up in Decatur, Illinois. The 1925 alumna of Eastern Illinois State Teachers College (now Eastern Illinois University) always felt that education was the key to everything. After graduating from Eastern Illinois University, she taught in Oak Park, Chicago’s Wilson Junior College (now Kennedy King College) and St. Petersburg (Florida College) retiring at age 70. However, she continued to volunteer as an English tutor.
The Florence Ballenger Scholarship offers financial need based and scholastic merit based scholarships. The scholarship provides financial support to students who have demonstrated academic excellence and commitment to civic service. The financial need based scholarship is credited to a balance in the student’s account resulting from tuition charges, fees or the cost of books and supplies, after all federal and state awards have been applied. The scholarship is awarded annually and covers two (2) academic semesters provided academic standards are maintained and there is a financial need. The scholastic merit based scholarship rewards students for achieving academic excellence. |
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| Award Amount: | Up to $2,500 per semester (based upon availability of funds) | ||
| Application Deadline: | September 7 for Fall 2008. | ||
| 170 Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center Scholarship Fund | |||
| The Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center (HPVEC) Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships for deserving students who are in need of financial assistance to complete their studies at HPVEC. Scholarship awards are generally allocated as partial tuition rather than full scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded primarily to existing students to be applied towards current or future tuition or, in rare cases, as matching funds (maximum $250 one-time scholarship) to pay a prior balance at HPVEC. |
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| Award Amount: | $100 to $1,500, depending upon the student’s need and the availability of funds. | ||
| Application Deadline: | Deadlines will be established based on starting dates of programs and scholarships will be awarded throughout the year. | ||
| 171 Local 1600, Soglin/McBride Memorial Scholarship Fund | |||
| The Local 1600, Soglin/McBride Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance to students with excellent academic records and active community/school involvement. The fund was originally established in memory of Albert Soglin who was a fulltime faculty member in the math department at HWC. Later the Thomas McBride scholarship was created in memory of Thomas McBride who was a HWC student. |
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| Award Amount: | Varies from $300 to $1,000 for the academic year. | ||
| Application Deadline: | Applications must be received by Friday, March 28, 2008 at 5:00pm. | ||
| 172 2008 SHPE Chicago/ComEd | |||
| The objective of SHPE-Chicago and ComEd is to increase the rate of Hispanics in Illinois earning a college degree. Undocumented students are welcome to apply. |
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| Award Amount: | $2,000 | ||
| Application Deadline: | March 3, 2008 | ||
| 173 Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | |||
| The Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation will award scholarships to students currently enrolled or planning to enroll in foodservice and/or hospitality education programs for the 2008-2009 academic year. |
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| Award Amount: | unknown | ||
| Application Deadline: | May 15, 2008 | ||
| 174 National Assocation of African-Americans in the Department of Homeland Security (NAADHS)-National Achievement Program (NAP) | |||
| The Executive Board of the National Association of African-Americans in the Department of Homeland Security (NAADHS) is pleased to announce the National Achievement Program (NAP)Scholarship. NAADHS is sponsoring this initiative to enhance its presence in the community as well as to increase awareness and opportunities for youth. Scholarship recipent(s) will benefit by being mentored by a DHS employee in their field of interest.
*** ALL APPLICATIONS AND CORRESPONDING DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 1, 2008. ALL APPLICANTS MUST USE THE NAADHS APPLICATION ONLY.*** All applicants must meet the listed eligibility requirements. Please read the requirements carefully. Applications may be RETURNED OR ELIMINATED if materials are omitted. |
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| Award Amount: | Up to $2,000.00 | ||
| Application Deadline: | May 1, 2008 | ||
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