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| 134 One Million Degrees | |
| The One Million Degrees
Signature Scholarship combines financial assistance along with a full set of academic support services,including mandatory mentoring, tutoring, and academic advising,to empower more Illinois community college students to earn their degrees and reach their full potential. |
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| Award Amount: | The OMD Signature Scholarship provides financial assistance in two ways. The first is a “last - dollar” tuition assistance scholarship, which covers the balance of tuition after a student’s financial aid and other scholarships have been applied. The second is a need - based stipend of up to $750 per semester to use on any a dditional costs associated with school. |
| Application Deadline: | The Priority Deadline is March 16, 2013. The Regular Deadline is April 16, 2013. Applicant interviews will be held May 1, 2013 through May 10, 2013 Award notifications will be made by May 21, 2013 APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE ON OMD WEBSITE ONLY!!! to access our application: http://www.onemilliondegrees.org/apply We are not accepting paper applications. |
| Available at: Daley College Harold Washington College Kennedy King College Malcolm X College Olive-Harvey College Truman College Wright College |
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| 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 $800 per year |
| Application Deadline: | REVIEW APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR YOUR SPECIFIC COLLEGE AS LISTED BELOW! Administered in fall and spring semesters. See deadline & contact information below. |
| Available at: Daley College Harold Washington College Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center Kennedy King College Malcolm X College Olive-Harvey College Truman College Wright College |
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| 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 $800 per academic year |
| Application Deadline: | PLEASE REVIEW THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR YOUR SPECIFIC COLLEGE! Administered in fall and spring semesters. See deadline and contact information below. |
| Available at: Daley College Harold Washington College Malcolm X College Olive-Harvey College Truman College Wright College Kennedy King College |
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| 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: | 2013 APPLICATION DEADLINE! October 1st for Fall 2013. |
| Available at: Daley College Arturo Velasquez West Side Technical Institute |
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| 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. |
| Available at: Daley College Arturo Velasquez West Side Technical Institute |
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| 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: | 2013 APPLICATION DEADLINE! October 1st for Fall 2013. |
| Available at: Daley College Arturo Velasquez West Side Technical Institute |
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| 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 during the Fall semester. |
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| Award Amount: | One $500 award per year. |
| Application Deadline: | 2013 APPLICATION DEADLINE! October 1st for Fall 2013. SCHOLARSHIP ONLY AWARDED IN FALL TERM. |
| Available at: Daley College |
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| 153 Arturo Velasquez Scholarship Fund | |
| A towering figure in Chicago?s great Mexican-American community, Arturo Velasquez was a dedicated family man, a father of four wonderful children, a committed husband to his wife of seventy-two years, a highly successful businessman and entrepreneur, and a highly respected community leader. Although he did not have much formal education himself, Mr. Velasquez always understood the importance and value of a good education. He strongly encouraged the education of his children, he served as a Trustee of the City Colleges of Chicago for ten years, and he was a vigorous advocate for education in the Latino community. Throughout his life, Mr. Velasquez worked hard, became a lifelong learner and an educated man, achieved great success, and gave back to the community. He served as a role model to many and paved the way so that others might achieve.
The Arturo Velasquez Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance for deserving students enrolled at the Arturo Velasquez Institute. Scholarship monies are to be used to defray educational costs (tuition, fees, or books). In rare cases, scholarship funds may be used as matching funds (maximum $250 one-time scholarship) to pay a prior balance at the Arturo Velasquez Institute if that will make it possible for the applicant to re-enroll in classes. |
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| Award Amount: | Up to $1,000 per semester. Scholarship is renewable based on maintaining all eligibility requirements. |
| Application Deadline: | 2013 APPLICATION DEADLINE! October 1st for Fall 2013. |
| Available at: Arturo Velasquez West Side Technical Institute |
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| 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: | 2013 APPLICATION DEADLINE! October 1st for Fall 2013. |
| Available at: Daley College |
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| 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. |
| Available at: Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center Wright College |
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| 156 Kennedy-King College Scholarship Fund | |
| The Kennedy-King College Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance for deserving students based upon financial need, and/or scholastic merit. Scholarship funds 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 a One-Time Matching Grant to pay a prior balance on the student?s financial account. If approved, the scholarship will match the payment made by the student up to $250. After the grant is applied, the student?s account must result in a $0 balance for the semester requested. Presidential scholarships may also be awarded to a Kennedy-King, Dawson or Washburne graduating honor student (full-time student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher) who is transferring to a senior institution (awards paid directly to the senior institution.) |
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| Award Amount: | Award Amount: Need based scholarship up to $1,500 to be applied to the students financial account. One-time Matching Grant: Up to $250, student finanical account must have a $0 balance after the grant is applied. Presidental Scholarship: $500 awarded to a graduating honor student. |
| Application Deadline: | Fall Semester: Last Friday in June Spring Semester: Last Friday in November **Summer Semester: Last Friday in April available for Summer Graduates ONLY** |
| Available at: Kennedy King College Washburne Culinary Institute Dawson Tech Institute |
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| 157 Malcolm X College President | |
| The President's scholarship fund provides financial assistance to defray educational costs (including tuition, fees, books and other associated costs)to Malcolm X College students who demonstrate academic excellence. Eligible awardee must maintain full-time enrollment status.
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| Award Amount: | New Students up to $500 per semester. Continuing Students up to $750 per semester. |
| Application Deadline: | Applications must be received by August 1st 2013. |
| Available at: Malcolm X College |
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| 158 The Presidents 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: | Fall Semester - September 15th Spring Semester - February 15th ALL APPLICATIONS MUST be submitted to the following: Financial Aid Office - Room 1935 Harry S Truman College 1145 West Wilson Ave Chicago, Illinois 60613 |
| Available at: Truman Tech Center Truman College |
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| 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. |
| Available at: Olive-Harvey College |
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| 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 July 1 for the Fall semester and November 1 for the Spring semester. |
| Available at: Harold Washington College |
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| 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: | Jack Kent Cooke Foundation does not accept applications submitted directly by the student. City Colleges of Chicago deadline to submit your scholarship packets is determined by the Jack Kent Cooke college representative listed below. |
| Available at: Daley College Harold Washington College Malcolm X College Olive-Harvey College Truman College Wright College |
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| 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 scholarship provides financial support to students who have demonstrated academic excellence and commitment to civic service. The 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. |
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| Award Amount: | Up to $2,500 per semester (based upon availability of funds) |
| Application Deadline: | Fall Semester: Last Friday in June Spring Semester: Last Friday in November **Summer assistance is for graduates ONLY |
| Available at: Kennedy King College |
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| 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. |
| Available at: Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center |
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| 176 Malcolm X College Scholarship Fund | |
| The Malcolm X College Scholarship Fund was established to provide finanical assistance for deserving students based upon financial need. Scholarship monies are to be used to defray educational costs (tutition, fees, books, transportation or other critical necessities) while enrolled at Malcolm X College. |
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| Award Amount: | $500 |
| Application Deadline: | Applications must be received by July 1st 2013 for the Fall 2013 semester and November 4th 2012 for the Spring 2013 semester. |
| Available at: Malcolm X College |
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| 177 United Center Neighborhood Grant | |
| 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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| Award Amount: | Up to $2,280 per year |
| Application Deadline: | APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1st 2013 for the Fall 2013 semester November 4th 2012 for the Spring 2013 semester |
| Available at: Malcolm X College |
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| 178 United Center Joint Venture | |
| Athletes and those students interested in pursuing a sports medicine/pre-medicine career will be given priority, but scholarships will not be limited to these students. Students must be in pursuit of a first degree. This award is based on full time enrollment and covers tuition, fees, books and other educational costs. This scholarship is awarded to freshman and continuing students of Malcolm X College. |
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| Award Amount: | Incoming Freshman $2,000 per year Continuning Students $2000 per year |
| Application Deadline: | Applications must be received by July 1st for the Fall and Spring semester |
| Available at: Malcolm X College |
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| 180 Dr. Randall Johnson M. Johnson Scholarship for the Arts | |
| The Randall M. Johnson Scholarship for the Arts is designed to assist students who are interested in pursuing a full-time degree and/or career in the Humanities or the Fin Arts. The Dr. Randall M. Johnson Scholarship is for academic achievement and provides a $500 scholarship. |
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| Award Amount: | $500.00 Award Spring Term Only |
| Application Deadline: | Applications must be received by November 4th |
| Available at: Malcolm X College |
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| 181 Phillips Morris Careers in Teaching Scholarship | |
| The Philip Morris Careers in Teaching Scholarship is intended for students who are pursuing a degree in K-12 teaching. The amount of the scholarship will be $1000 for each eligible semester (summer semesters are not eligible). A recipient can receive the scholarship for two academic years, but must submit documentation that he/she has passed the Basic Skills Test before the scholarship can be renewed for the second academic year.
The scholarship funds will be applied to the recipient?s outstanding balance with the college and any remaining credit balance will be refunded to the recipient. Applicants must submit all application materials to the Truman College Financial Aid Office by September 15th of the academic year. Application Procedure: ? New Applicants - Complete the CCC Scholarship Application (available on the CCC scholarships website) - Submit a typed, one page essay that answers the question, ?Why are you pursing a career in teaching?? - Submit two letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a teacher/professor and one letter must be from an organization or church with which the student has completed volunteer service. Recommenders can use the CCC Recommendation Form - Have the appropriate FAFSA with the Truman College School Code on file and have submitted all required documents to the Financial Aid Office ? 2nd year Applicants - 2nd year applicants do not need to complete the application process again. As long as renewal applicant meets the criteria outlined above, he/she only needs to submit a copy of his/her scores for the Basic Skills Test by the scholarship deadline for the academic year (September 15th) AND - Have the appropriate FAFSA with the Truman College School Code on file and have submitted all required documents to the Financial Aid Office |
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| Award Amount: | $1,000 for Fall/Spring semesters only |
| Application Deadline: | Fall: September 15 Spring: February 15 |
| Available at: Truman College |
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| 182 Paralegal Program Textbook Scholarship Fund | |
| This is a student scholarship program that supports two important goals: 1) recruiting and facilitating minority and under-represented groups in their pursuit of entering the paralegal profession and 2) students receive scholarship funding to help support the achievement of their educational goals. The fund was established through donations from the Paralegal Program Advisory Board. |
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| Award Amount: | $200.00 ($100 for two semesters) |
| Application Deadline: | Applications must be received by August 1, 2013. |
| Available at: Wright College |
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| 183 Lavery Scholarship | |
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| Award Amount: | $1,000 - $5,000 |
| Application Deadline: | March 12, 2013 |
| Available at: Washburne Culinary Institute |
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| 185 Washburne Alumni Scholarship | |
| All applications must be picked up and returned to Washburne Culinary, Room 201 ONLY. |
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| Award Amount: | Varies |
| Application Deadline: | March 12, 2013 |
| Available at: Washburne Culinary Institute |
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| 186 Washburne Scholarships (Molly Mathias/CaterSource) | |
| All applications must be picked up and returned to Washburne Culinary, Room 201 ONLY. |
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| Award Amount: | $500 - $2,000 |
| Application Deadline: | March 12, 2013 |
| Available at: Washburne Culinary Institute |
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| 188 Chicago Police and Fire Training Academy Scholarship | |
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• Graduate from the Chicago Police and Firefighters Training Academy • Enroll in a degree granting program at the City Colleges of Chicago • Submit CPFTA Certificate of Completion • Submit a Federal Financial Aid Form (FASFA) Eligible awardees must maintain enrollment in a degree granting program during the award period. The scholarship will cover the cost of tuition and fees associated with college credit course work. The scholarship may be used in the fall and spring terms only. The scholarship is not available for the summer semester. The scholarship is renewable for two consecutive semesters: however, students must apply each semester (by completing the scholarship renewal process in the Student Services Office) and maintain the required grade point average to qualify for continued eligibility. The Chicago Police and Firefighters Training Academy Scholarships are tuition and fee-based scholarships. Students whose total tuition and fee expenses are met through the Pell Grant, Monetary Award Program (MAP) or other financial awards are not eligible to receive this scholarship. Students whose total tuition and expenses are NOT met after financial aid funds have been applied will have the difference of the applicable charges paid by the CPFTA Scholarship. Chicago Police and Firefighters Training Academy (CPFTA) Scholarship Requirements and Conditions 1. The CPFTA scholarship is for attendance at one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago. 2. Students must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the year the scholarship is used. The student must first apply all federal and/or state financial aid awarded toward tuition and fees; any remaining tuition or fee expenses will be met by the Chicago Police and Firefighters Training Academy Scholarship. 3. CPFTA Scholarship Awards are valid for a twelve (12) month period from the date of the student’s CPFTA graduation or high school graduation, whichever is later. The student MUST enroll in one of the City Colleges of Chicago during the twelve (12) month period in order to take advantage of the CPFTA Scholarship Award. 4. The CPTFA Police and Firefighter Training Academy Scholarship can only be used for college credit courses taken at one of the City Colleges of Chicago. 5. All students must complete the General Placement Test. (The General Placement Exam is not required for students who received high school ACT scores of at least 19 in Math and 21 in Reading). 6. CPFTA Scholarship recipients must maintain a minimum of 12 semester hours beyond the mid-term date in each term the scholarship is applied. For the purposes of this grant, PCI course credit hours will be counted toward the required 12 semester hours. 7. The CPFTA Scholarship is renewable for two consecutive semesters (excluding summers). a. The scholarship will be cancelled if a recipient does not register for a fall or spring term within the two semester period of eligibility. 8. CPFTA Scholarship recipients must submit a renewal form each term to retain eligibility. 9. CPFTA Scholarship recipients must maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA). Only courses taken at one of the City Colleges of Chicago may be used to calculate cumulative GPA. The cumulative grade point average is measured on the last day of the academic term. a. The scholarship will not cover classes where the students does not earn a grade of “C” or better. 10. The maximum award will cover the cost of tuition and fees ONLY. 11. The CPFTA Scholarship does not include the cost of textbooks. 12. All funds will be applied to the student’s account. 13. Failure to meet the minimum conditions of the scholarship will result in the denial of future awards. |
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| Award Amount: | The scholarship will cover the cost of tuition and fees associated with college credit course work. During Period of Eligibility |
| Application Deadline: | Applications and Required Paperwork for Spring 2013 semester must be submitted by November 2, 2012 |
| Available at: Daley College Harold Washington College Kennedy King College Malcolm X College Olive-Harvey College Truman College Wright College |
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| 189 IIT Presidential Scholarship and Educational Initiative for Community College Students | |
| IIT is determined to substantially redefine the pipeline initiatives within the fields of science and psychology, technology, engineering, and mathematics, as well as business and architecture hereafter referred to as STEM+ fields.
Eligible students: Have completed (or will complete) their Associates Degree. Have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale and are in good standing. Have proven intellectual and academic achievement of a high standard, as well as clear and demonstrated interest in one or more fields of study: Science, Psychology, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Business or Architecture. Please note: Only Presidential Forms that are signed by the President of their eligible institution and submitted to IIT will be considered for the Presidential Scholarship. Transfer applicants to the College of Architecture are strongly encouraged to complete their application for Fall 2013 admission to IIT by March 14, 2013. Please note that there is no spring admission to the College of Architecture. |
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| Award Amount: | Up to $23,500 + $5,000 housing stipend Transfer scholarship (up to $12,000) and Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship ($5,000) |
| Application Deadline: | Priority Deadline: May 14, 2013 Final Deadline: June 15, 2013 Applications received by the deadlines will be reviewed within 7-10 business days. ALL DOCUMENTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE IIT SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE. DO NOT USE THE CCC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORMS TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP. Transfer applicants to the College of Architecture are strongly encouraged to complete their application for Fall 2013 admission to IIT by March 15, 2013, Please note that there is no spring admission to the College of Architecture. |
| Available at: Daley College Harold Washington College Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center Kennedy King College Malcolm X College Olive-Harvey College Truman College Arturo Velasquez West Side Technical Institute Wright College Dawson Tech Institute |
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| 196 CCC Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Scholarship | |
| The CCC Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) Scholarships were established by a donor with a specific interest in the success of CNA students. The scholarship is designed to support CNA students as they begin a pathway in the healthcare field. The scholarship represents the desire to succeed in education, a commitment to this success, and the drive to improve one?s life through education in a high demand career field and support entry into a workforce with great potential for growth. Our state-approved training will introduce students to one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of nursing assistants is projected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014.
The scholarship provides financial support to students who have a passion to interact with people in a positive, caring manner while providing quality care. The Certified Nursing Assistant program provides participants with the training necessary to take the Illinois State competency exam to become certified as a Nurse Assistant. Training includes classroom and laboratory instruction, as well as clinical experiences within a hospital or nursing home which qualifies the student for both home and institutional employment. The program is supported by Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds, which provide training funds for unemployed or underemployed people. All applicants will be required to register with a local WIA provider to assess their qualification for WIA funds. WIA applications must be completed at least 6 to 8 weeks before registration to allow for processing time. To find out if you are eligible, call the Department of Family and Support Services at (312) 746-8545. Any award will take into account the availability of WIA funds to a student. Award funds can be applied to program tuition, fees, materials or books. |
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| Award Amount: | Maximum amount $1,000 |
| Application Deadline: | Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the academic year ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION ONLY. The application can be found at: http://www.ccc.edu/student/ScholarshipApplications.asp |
| Available at: Daley College Harold Washington College Kennedy King College Malcolm X College Olive-Harvey College Truman College Wright College |
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| 198 Mary H. Johnson Book Scholarship at Malcolm X College | |
| The purpose of the Mary H. Johnson Book Scholarship at Malcolm X College 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: | Award amount up to $250 yearly with both Fall & Spring deadline dates |
| Application Deadline: | Fall and Spring |
| Available at: Malcolm X College |
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| 200 Dr. Larry E. Ross Scholarship | |
| The Dr. Larry E. Ross Scholarships are available through the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) Foundation. Students who are enrolled in the Addiction Studies program at Kennedy-King College, with a minimum 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply (please see below for more eligibility requirements). Successful scholars will receive funds to assist in the cost of tuition, fees and books associated with progress toward completion of an associate?s degree at Kennedy-King College. After successful completion of an Associate's degree in Addiction Studies at Kennedy-King College, students are eligible to re-apply if they choose to pursue a degree in social work at Governor's State University. |
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| Award Amount: | A maximum of four $1,000 awards will be given annually |
| Application Deadline: | Deadlines: The Dr. Larry E. Ross Scholarship Application is due March 1, 2013. All applications will be screened for eligibility by the City Colleges of Chicago Foundation. Eligible applicants will be forwarded to the Addiction Studies Advisory Board at Kennedy-King College for recommendation of awards. For the application to be considered complete all applicants must submit the following information. Application Form completed and signed; Transcripts (if required); Two Letters of Recommendation, one professional/volunteer and one academic; Signed Application Package Checklist. |
| Available at: Kennedy King College |
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| 202 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 full-time 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: | Application Deadline March 16, 2013 Spring only Applications must be received by March 16, 2013 (may be extended). |
| Available at: Center for Distance Learning |
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| 211 MXC Cornerstone Retirees Scholarship | |
| The Cornerstone Retiree scholarship fund provides financial assistance to defray educational costs (including tuition, fees, books and other educational costs) to Malcolm X College students who demonstrate academic excellence. |
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| Award Amount: | TBD. |
| Application Deadline: | Submit the application and supporting materials. The Financial Aid Office will accept applications until January 18, 2013. All recipients will be awarded during the Spring 2013 semester only. |
| Available at: Malcolm X College |
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| 213 Kiki Karas Scholarship Fund | |
| The purpose of this scholarship is to provide monies toward tuition.
A $500.00 scholarship will be offered each semester. |
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| Award Amount: | One (1) $500.00 scholarship each semester. |
| Application Deadline: | August 1 for the Fall semester and December 1 for the Spring semester. |
| Available at: Wright College |
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| 214 Illinois Dream Fund Scholarship | |
| The Illinois Dream Fund Scholarship provides scholarships to undocumented students, who are incoming freshmen or current undergraduates that possess at least a 2.5 GPA (on a 4 point scale).
May only apply for the scholarship at: http://www.illinoisdreamfund.org/index.htm |
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| Award Amount: | Tuition up to $2,000 |
| Application Deadline: | Application deadline extended to March 1, 2013 |
| Available at: Daley College Harold Washington College Kennedy King College Malcolm X College Olive-Harvey College Truman College Wright College |
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