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| 134 Illinois Education Foundation Scholarship | |||
| The Illinois Education Foundation seeks highly motivated students who have a goal in mind, are willing to work hard to achieve and could benefit from additional assistance.
APPLICANTS MUST: 1) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), 2) Pursue either an Associate Degree or an Advanced Certificate, 3) Submit the application, along with all supporting documentation, to the IEF by the deadline. Application can be found using the link to the Illinois Education Foundation website. ***The IEF has a current class of more than 100 scholars.*** |
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| Award Amount: | IEF Scholars receive a stipend award of up to $750 per semester. In addition, the IEF pays the remaining balance of tuition and fees, if any, after financial aid has been applied. | ||
| Application Deadline: | 2009-2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED! Accepting Fall 2009 applications NOW! Deadline for COMPLETED applications is April 30, 2009. Applications and all required documents can be sent to the IEF via mail, faxed or dropped off in person. | ||
| 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: | 2009-2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED! September 15, 2009 | ||
| 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: | 2009-2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED! 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. | ||
| 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: | 2009-2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED! 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: | 2009-2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED! September 7 for Fall 2009. SCHOLARSHIP ONLY AWARDED IN FALL TERM. | ||
| 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: | FALL APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED! 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: | 2009-2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED! September 7 for Fall 2009. | ||
| 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: | 2009-2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED! September 7 for Fall 2009. SCHOLARSHIP ONLY AWARDED IN FALL TERM. | ||
| 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: | Applications may be submitted throughout the year. The scholarship committee meets twice per year to consider applications. | ||
| 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: | 2009-2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED! September 7 for Fall 2009. | ||
| 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: | FALL APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED! 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 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 APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED! Fall Semester: Last Friday in June Spring Semester: Last Friday in November **Summer Semester: Last Friday in April available for Summer Graduates ONLY** | ||
| 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 demostrate academic excellence. Eligible awardees must maintain full-time enrollment status.
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| Award Amount: | New Students up to $500 per semester. Continuning Students up to $750 per semester. | ||
| Application Deadline: | 2009-2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED! Applications must be received by September 15 | ||
| 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: | FALL APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED! 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 | ||
| 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: | FALL APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED! 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: | FALL APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED! Applications must be received by August 1 for the Fall semester and November 15 for the Spring 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: | 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. | ||
| 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 APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED! Fall Semester: Last Friday in June Spring Semester: Last Friday in November **Summer assistance is for graduates ONLY | ||
| 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: | 2009-2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED! Applications must be received by Friday, March 27, 2009 at 5:00pm. All applictions must be delivered to Dr. Estrada in Room 633 or to Natalia Zuniga in Room 101 only. | ||
| 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: | $250 to $1,000 | ||
| Application Deadline: | FALL APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED! Applications must be received by July 1st for the Fall semester and December 1st for the Spring semester. | ||
| 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: | FALL DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED!July 1st for the Fall semester December 1st for the Spring semester | ||
| 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 February 10th | ||
| 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: | DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED-Fall: September 15 Spring: February 15 | ||
| 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 December 11. | ||
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