Pre-Session Paying for College: Dollars That Add Up Gates Millennium Scholarship Information Session OCCS Office of School Counseling & Postsecondary Advising
Institutional Aid Opportunities Merit-Based Scholarships
President s Award Program Award Amount: $5,000. Renewable for 4 years. High achieving newly admitted freshmen Students graduating from Illinois schools Historically underrepresented groups Students from low-sending IL counties (2 or less per year in the past five years) Dependent students whose expected family contribution (EFC) is zero (0) Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher ACT 25 or higher and Top 25thth percentile ranking (HSPR 75 or higher) Fall admittance to UIC Upon enrollment, participation in mandatory program s activities Deadline Admissions Application: Priority Deadline November 30
LARES Tuition Award Award Amount: Full or partial tuition waivers (funds pending) Full-time undergraduate UIC students Members of Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES) Priority given to students not receiving significant funds from state grants like MAP, IVG, Illinois General Assembly, etc. that cover tuition costs Priority given to students who have not received the LARES tuition award before Holders of F-1 student visa NOT eligible Good academic standing, with recommended cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher 24 credits earned (12 earned at UIC for transfer students) Application, letter of recommendation, personal statement, and proof of income Awardees must volunteer 15 hours with LARES during award term Deadline Application: September of Fall Term
Award Amount: Tuition, room and board, books and supplies. Award Combines grants, institutional aid and work study. Renewable for 4 years. High achieving newly admitted freshmen or transfer student Illinois resident (parent and student) Under age 24 Expected Family Contribution (EFC) must equal $0. Family income must be at or below the federal poverty level. Total family assets must be less than $50,000. Enrolled at least 12 hours during fall or spring semesters Deadlines Admissions Application: Priority consideration November 1 FAFSA Application: March 15 UIUC Illinois Promise
Award Amount: Up to $10,000. Renewable for 4 years. Chicago area public high schools students Economically disadvantaged students Demonstrate financial need, strength of character, work ethic, academic potential and desire to positively contribute to the community. U.S. citizen or permanent resident Family income must be at or below the federal poverty level. Total family assets must be less than $40,000. Apply to UIUC Complete FAFSA, Chez application essays, along with two letters of recommendation Deadlines Application: January FAFSA Application: March 15 Chez Family Scholarship
Loyola University Academically inclined, talented, and other student leaders Automatic consideration for all applicants applied by January 15 Academically qualified students based on information provided in the admission application process Scholarships are strictly merit based and need blind Award Amounts 4 Year Renewable Presidential Scholarship - $68,000 ($17,000 p/yr.) Damen Scholarship - $56,000 ($14,000 p/yr.) Loyola Scholarship - $48,000 ($12,000 p/ yr.) Trustee Scholarship - $40,000 ($10,000 p/yr.) Dean's Scholarship - $20,000 ($5,000 p/ yr.)
For New Incoming Students 2014-2015 Academically talented freshman and transfer students enrolled full-time Qualified admitted students automatically awarded and Award Amount* Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by May Eligible for financial aid Meet both GPA and composite ACT or degree/credit requirement:
STEM+Scholarship Award Amount: $500 to full tuition based on family income. Award combines institutional aid and grants. Renewable for 3 years (4 years for Architecture). For students interested in degrees in the following STEM+ fields: SCIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGY TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS + BUSINESS AND ARCHITECTURE Open to DREAMers (contact Office of Financial Aid for instructions) Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Deadline FAFSA Application: February 15
Strategic Institutional Scholarships CPS Partnering Institutions
Collens Scholars Award Amount: Full tuition, room, board, and books. Renewable for 4 years. Chicago Public Schools graduate Incoming freshman Demonstrate a high standard of academic excellence, aptitude in math, science, or social service, and a desire to pursue a high quality educational experience Strong academic record U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Parents (or guardians) household income less than $60,000 per year Complete verification process with the Office of Financial Aid Deadlines Admissions Application: January 15 FAFSA Application: February 15 Student Award Notification: Beginning March 15
Charles Scholarship Award Amount: Full tuition, room and board, and books. Personal expense and travel allowance. Study abroad funds. Renewable for 4 years. Chicago Public Schools graduating senior Preference for multicultural, particularly Latino and Hispanic students Strong record of academic achievement, personal accomplishment and leadership No citizenship requirement stated (unknown) Demonstrate financial need Nomination from counselor, administrator, or college prep program Deadlines Nomination Due: December 2 Admissions Application: January 2 FAFSA Application: February 15 Finalist Interviews: March Student Award Notification: April
Chicago Public Scholars Award Amount: $20,000 up to full tuition. Full tuition offers include federal and state grants and the Presidential and Forester scholarships Chicago Public Schools graduating senior Academically inclined, talented and community engaged students Strong academic record. Award amount based on level of achievement U.S. citizenship or permanent resident Application of admissions Financial Aid Questionnaire and FAFSA Campus visit Deadlines Admissions Application, Campus Visit & FA Questionnaire: December 31 FAFSA Application: February 1
Open Doors Scholarship Award Amount: Up to $7,000 - $8,000 Renewable for 4 years. Chicago Public Schools graduate Incoming freshman Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) Admittance into Columbia College Demonstrate financial need through completion of FAFSA No separate scholarship application required Deadline Admissions Application: Priority consideration February 15 FAFSA Application: February 15 Early admissions strongly encouraged
CPS Strategic Scholarship Partners LIMITED LIST OF CPS TRACKED OPPORTUNITIES
Golden Apple Scholars Award Amount: $23,000 scholarship package. $2,500 freshman and sophomore year. $5,000 junior and senior year. $2,000 annual stipend. 3 times more classroom and field experience prior to student teaching! U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident from Illinois interested in teaching Acceptance at 1of 52 Illinois four-year or Posse partnering college or university HS graduate, sophomore at partner school, community college transfer student 20+ ACT with writing score s and Deadlines Nomination from a teacher, counselor, or self-nomination by December 1 Complete application with 7 essays. Submit transcripts and ACT scores and 3 references by assigned deadline Attend scheduled interview between January and February Complete program in full-compliance and earn teacher certification* Agree to teach in an Illinois school of need for five years*
Chicago Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Award Amount: Up to $4,000 in one-time and renewable awards Graduating senior from a CPS target high school in the rotation application cycle African- American or student of African descent. Both genders welcome Leaders in extracurricular, co-curricular, and community activities Priority given to Delta GEM or EMBODI participant regardless of school. Relatives of members of Delta Sigma Theta are ineligible Have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 Plan to attend a four-year accredited college university as a full-time student Submit application, official transcripts, SAR, recommendations and acceptance letters Deadlines Application Released: December 1 Application Due: March 1
Chicago Alumnae Chapter Scholarship Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 2015 Cycle: North-Northwest* Alcott Amundsen ASPIRA (Early College and Ramirez) Banner Alternative Schools Chicago Academy Chicago International Charter Schools (CICS)* Chicago Math and Science Clemente DeVry Advantage Foreman Kelvyn Park Lake View Lane Tech Lincoln Park Noble Street Charters*: Golder, Main, Muchin, Prtizker, Rauner and, Rowe-Clark Campuses North-Grand North Side College Prep Orr Academy* Payton College Prep Phoenix Military Academy* Prosser Raby* Rickover Naval Academy Roosevelt Schurz Senn Steinmentz Sullivan Taft Uplift Von Stuben Wells* Westinghouse* Whitney Young* Youth Connections: Ada S. McKinley, Charles Houston, Options Lab and Leadership Academy campuses *
Wentcher Foundation Scholarship Award Amount: $30,000. $7,500 per year over 4 years Chicago Public Schools graduating senior Students demonstrating financial need, talent, and character. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident Weighted GPA of 3.0 and an ACT 20 or higher CPS transcript and ACT/SAT scores (unofficial transcripts are accepted) Completed Application 2 Letters of Recommendation from non-family members. Suggested reference letters come from a teacher, counselor, or college and career coach. Essay describing Why I Should Receive a Wentcher Scholarship Student Aid Report (SAR)* Deadline March 1
Mayoral Award of Student Achievement Award Amount: $1,000 one-time award plus summer internship Chicago Public Schools graduating senior (1 winner per high school) Students with academic excellence and exceptional accomplishments. Priority given to students interested in business or business related major Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students are eligible U.S. citizenship or permanent resident* Minimum GPA of 3.0 and 90% attendance rate or higher Complete CME application packet Submit transcripts, test scores, all forms, and W-9 from student Write an essay on the futures industry Deadline February 14
CPS United Negro College Fund Award Amount: Up to $10,000. Need-Based. Renewable for 4 years. Chicago Public Schools graduating senior Students attending attend one of the 38 UNCF member colleges or universities Priority given to students interested in business or business related major U.S. citizenship or permanent resident Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher Letters of recommendation and official transcript Resume Must participate in an interview if selected as a finalist Letter of acceptance to UNCF College (required at time of interview) Deadline March 31
Greenhouse Scholars Award Amount: Up to $5,000 Deadline: February 28
Delores Saxton-Walker Scholarship Award Amount: $3,000 Ethnic minority student 3.5 Cumulative G.P.A. Business major or inspiring entrepreneur Attend an accredited college or university U.S. citizenship or permanent resident Completed application Official transcripts Resume Letters of college acceptance Deadline October 25
One Million Degrees Award Amount: Last Dollar Tuition Assistance. Up to $750 Stipend Low income and highly-motivated students eligible for financial aid Full-time enrollment in City Colleges of Chicago, Harper, Prairie View, and South Suburban Community Colleges Pursuing first degree or certificate U.S. citizenship or permanent resident Minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher Complete application and submit official transcripts Two essays, 750 Words, typed and double-spaced Letters of recommendation and official transcript Deadline Opens in January
Award Amount: Varies Undocumented graduating senior Chicago Public Schools students CPS Dream Fund Scholarship Students with demonstrate academic excellence, talent, and financial need and Deadline Must be a DREAMer Minimum GPA of 3.0 and ACT score of 17 or higher Attend a Chicago public high school for at least three (3) years Application; Official transcript; ACT scores; Two essays; Proof of household income; Letter of recommendation from a current teacher; Community service or volunteer service letter of recommendation; College acceptance and financial aid award letters Each high school must forward 2 finalists applications to the CPS Scholarship Manager by the deadline June 1
Scholarships for Non-Eligible Citizens Non-U.S. Citizens or non-legal permanent resident students cannot legally apply for or receive federally funded student financial aid. Many private scholarships may also require citizenship status. Private colleges/universities may be willing to provide scholarships to undocumented, immigrant students. Public institutions may be able to offer private merit-based aid Use key words and search engines to identify updated database listings which include scholarships not requiring citizenship or legal permanent residency: http://roybal-allard.house.gov/uploadedfiles/2010-2011_paying_for_college-2.pdf https://www.maldef.org/assets/pdf/scholarship_list_2010_2011.pdf http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/ http://www.chooseyourfuture.org/college/undocumented-students
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