Illinois Education Foundation Scholarship The Illinois Education Foundation (IEF)Signature Scholarship is designed to provide financial, academic and student support to low-income, high-potential community college students. IEF scholarships combine "last dollar" financial assistance along with a full set of academic support services - including mentoring, tutoring and academic advising - to empower more Illinois college students to achieve their degrees and reach their full potential. Award Amount: The IEF scholarship provides last dollar financial assistance which covers the remaining balance of tuition and fees, if any, after financial aid has been applied. IEF Scholars also receive a need-based stipend award of up to $750 per semester to cover books and supplies. Application Deadline: Deadline to apply is April 15, 2011 Applicant interviews will be held May 15, 2011 through June 15, 2011 Award notifications will be made by July 1, 2011 The scholarship application is now available on our website www.iledfoundation.org/applynow. APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE ON IEF WEBSITE ONLY!!! Web applications preferred but mailed, complete applications are acceptable. Olive-Harvey College 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. Award Amount: Up to $400 yearly (Fall & Spring) Application Deadline: ***PLEASE REFER TO THE COLLEGES BELOW FOR DEADLINES.*** Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center Olive-Harvey College Arturo Velasquez West Side Technical Institute Dawson Tech Institute 1
Marilyn Casey Scholarship Fund Established in February 2005, Marilyn Casey a former nurse purposed this fund to assist students pursuing 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. 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. Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center Olive-Harvey College 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. 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 1997 to assist mature students continue their education by enrolling in college following GED completion. Scholarship monies are to be used to defray educational costs while enrolled at Kennedy-King College. Award Amount: Up to $1,500 per semester Application Deadline: August 31 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. 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. 2
Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center Olive-Harvey College Aspire a Mas Scholarship Fund The Aspire a Mas Scholarship Fund was established in 2002 by the cooperative efforts of Richard J. 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 or the Arturo Velasquez West Side Technical Institute. Award Amount: Two $250 awards per year. Application Deadline: October 1st for Fall Arturo Velasquez West Side Technical Institute Richard J. Scholarship Fund The 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. 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 or AVWSTI. 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. Arturo Velasquez West Side Technical Institute Kathryn Lenihan Book Scholarship Fund The Kathryn Lenihan Scholarship Fund was named to honor Kathryn Lenihan, former Dean of Students at Richard J.. 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. Award Amount: Up to $200 per semester. 3
Application Deadline: APPLICATION DEADLINE! October 1st for Fall Arturo Velasquez West Side Technical Institute Washburne Alumni Scholarship Eligibility Criteria * Submit application to Washburne Alumni association. * Be available for interview by Alumni. * Demonstrate financial need. * Be a current Washburne student, with at least one semester remaining in program All applications must be picked up and returned to Washburne Culinary, Room 201 ONLY. Award Amount: Varies Application Deadline: March 1 st Washburne Culinary Institute 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. Award Amount: Up to $1,000 per semester. Scholarship is renewable based on maintaining all eligibility requirements. Application Deadline: APPLICATION DEADLINE! October 1st for Fall. Arturo Velasquez West Side Technical Institute William E. McKillop Scholarship Fund In February 1987, William E. McKillop, a retired 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 4
costs (tuition, fees, or books) while enrolled at Richard J.. 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: APPLICATION DEADLINE! October 1st for Fall. Oscar E. Shabat Scholarship Fund The Oscar E. Shabat 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. 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 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 or HPVEC. 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. Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center 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.) 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 financial account must have a $0 balance after the grant is applied. Presidential 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** 5
Washburne Culinary Institute Dawson Tech Institute President The President's scholarship fund provides financial assistance to defray educational costs (including tuition, fees, books and other associated costs)to students who demonstrate academic excellence. Eligible awardees must maintain full-time enrollment status. 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. 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. In rare cases, scholarship funds may be used as matching funds (maximum $250 one-time scholarship) to pay a prior balance at Truman College. 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 1145 West Wilson Ave Chicago, Illinois 60613 Truman Tech Center 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. 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. Olive-Harvey College 6
Scholarship Fund The 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. This scholarship may be renewable depending on eligibility criteria and funding availability. In rare cases, scholarship funds may be used as matching funds ( 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. 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. 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. 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. Olive-Harvey College Florence Ballenger Scholarships Florence Coles Ballenger, a former faculty member at, 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 ) 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 7
annually and covers two (2) academic semesters provided academic standards are maintained and there is a financial need. 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 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. 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. 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. Award Amount: Varies from $300 to $1,000 for the academic year. Application Deadline: All applications must be delivered to Dr. Estrada in Room 633 or to Natalia Zuniga in Room 101 only. Scholarship Fund 8
The Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance for deserving students 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. Award Amount: $500 Application Deadline: Applications must be received by July 1 st for the Fall semester and November 1 st for the Spring semester. United Center Neighborhood Grant This grant is provided by 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 fulltime 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. Award Amount: Up to $2,280 per year Application Deadline: APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1st for the Fall 2011 semester November 1 st Spring semester for the 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. Award Amount: Incoming Freshman $2,000 per year Continuing Students $2000 per year Application Deadline: Applications must be received by July 1st for the Fall and Spring semester 9
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 fulltime degree and/or career in the Humanities or the Fine Arts. The Dr. Randall M. Johnson Scholarship is for academic achievement and provides a $500 scholarship. Award Amount: $500.00 Award Spring Term Only Application Deadline: Applications must be received by November 1 st 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 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 pursuing 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 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 School Code on file and have submitted all required documents to the Financial Aid Office Award Amount: $1,000 for Fall/Spring semesters only Application Deadline: Fall: September 15 Spring: February 15 Paralegal Program Textbook Scholarship Fund 10
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. Award Amount: $200.00 ($100 for two semesters) Application Deadline: Applications must be received by August 1 st. Lavery Scholarship Eligibility Criteria * Write an essay about career goals. * Be a full time student at Washburne in at least one of the previous two semesters of application date. * Have at least one semester of culinary or baking/pastry classes remaining for advanced certificate or AAS degree. * Minimum 3.0 GPA required and maintained. * Strong written chef recommendation/evaluation. * Demonstrate financial need with copy of current City College financial aid report and/or qualified non-citizen form. Award Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 Application Deadline: March 1 st Washburne Culinary Institute Sara Lee Foundation Eligibility Criteria * Fill out Washburne scholarship application. * Meet Sara Lee scholarship evaluation requirements. * Strong cumulative GPA. * Be a current Washburne Culinary student with at least one semester remaining in program. * Strong chef recommendation. * Interview with members of the Sara Lee Foundation Scholarship applications are reviewed by the Sara Lee Foundation. All applications must be picked up and returned to Washburne Culinary, Room 201 ONLY. Award Amount: Varies Application Deadline: March 1 st Washburne Culinary Institute Washburne Scholarships (Molly Mathias/CaterSource) 11
Eligibility Criteria * Minimum 2.5 GPA in culinary arts or baking and pastry classes. * Demonstrate financial need by submitting copy of student account which shows financial aid disbursement or submit City Colleges certification for non-u.s. citizens. * Be a full time student at Washburne in at least one of the previous two semesters from application date. * Have at least one more semester of culinary or baking/pastry classes to attend for advanced certificate or degree. * Present or past chef/instructor evaluation and/or recommendation. * Scholarship can only be used for tuition and fees. All applications must be picked up and returned to Washburne Culinary, Room 201 ONLY. Award Amount: $500 - $3,000 Application Deadline: March 1 st Washburne Culinary Institute Chicago Police and Fire Training Academy Scholarship 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 the spring terms only. The scholarship is not available for the summer semester. The scholarship is renewable for six 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 Fire Academy Training Scholarship are tuition and fee-based scholarships. Students whose tuition expense is met through the Pell Grant, Monetary Award Program (MAP) or other financial awards are not eligible to receive this scholarship. Students with remaining need after financial aid funds have been applied will have the difference of their applicable charges paid by the CPFTA Scholarship. Award Amount: Full Tuition and Fees During Period of Eligibility Application Deadline: Applications and Required Paperwork must be submitted by August 1st 2011 (Fall 2011 Semester) December 1st 2011 (Spring 2011 Semester) 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: 12
Have completed (or will complete) their Associate s 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. 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: Three application opportunities: April 15, 2011 (past) May 15, 2011 June 15, 2011 ALL DOCUMENTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE IIT SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE. DO NOT USE THE CCC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORMS TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP. Humboldt Park Vocational Education Center Olive-Harvey College Arturo Velasquez West Side Technical Institute Dawson Tech Institute 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. Award Amount: Maximum amount $1,000 Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the academic year ALL 13
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION ONLY. The application can be found at: http://www.ccc.edu/student/scholarshipapplications.asp 14