2015 - Institutional Aid - Merit-Based Scholarships

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Paying for College:
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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.
Eligible Candidates
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)
Requirements for Consideration
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)
Eligible Candidates
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
Requirements for Consideration
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
UIUC Illinois Promise
Award Amount: Tuition, room and board, books and supplies. Award
Combines grants, institutional aid and work study. Renewable for 4 years.
Eligible Candidates
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High achieving newly admitted freshmen or transfer student
Illinois resident (parent and student)
Requirements for Consideration
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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
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Admissions Application: Priority consideration November 1
FAFSA Application: March 15
Chez Family Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $10,000. Renewable for 4 years.
Eligible Candidates
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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.
Requirements for Consideration
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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
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Application: January
FAFSA Application: March 15
Loyola University
Eligible Candidates
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Academically inclined , talented, and other student leaders
Requirements for Consideration
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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
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Presidential Scholarship - $68,000 ($17,000 p/yr.)
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Damen Scholarship - $56,000 ($14,000 p/yr.)
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Loyola Scholarship - $48,000 ($12,000 p/ yr.)
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Trustee Scholarship - $40,000 ($10,000 p/yr.)
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Dean's Scholarship - $20,000 ($5,000 p/ yr.)
For New Incoming Students 2014 - 2015
Eligible Candidates
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Academically talented freshman and transfer students enrolled full-time
Qualified admitted students automatically awarded
Requirements for Consideration and Award Amount*
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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).
Eligible Candidates
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For students interested in degrees in the following STEM+ fields:
SCIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY
ENGINEERING
MATHEMATICS
+ BUSINESS AND ARCHITECTURE
Requirements for Consideration
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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.
Eligible Candidates
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
Requirements for Consideration
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.
Eligible Candidates
Chicago
Public Schools graduating senior
Preference for multicultural, particularly Latino and Hispanic students
Requirements for Consideration
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
Eligible Candidates
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Chicago Public Schools graduating senior
Academically inclined, talented and community engaged students
Requirements for Consideration
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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
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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.
Eligible Candidates
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Chicago Public Schools graduate
Incoming freshman
Requirements for Consideration
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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
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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!
Eligible Candidates
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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
Requirements for Considerations and Deadlines
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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
Eligible Candidates
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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
Requirements for Consideration
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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
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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
Eligible Candidates
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Chicago Public Schools graduating senior
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Students demonstrating financial need, talent, and character.
Requirements for Consideration
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U.S. citizenship or permanent resident
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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)*
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Deadline
March 1
Mayoral Award of Student Achievement
Award Amount: $1,000 one-time award plus summer internship
Eligible Candidates
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Chicago Public Schools graduating senior (1 winner per high school)
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Students with academic excellence and exceptional accomplishments.
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Priority given to students interested in business or business related major
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students are eligible
Requirements for Consideration
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U.S. citizenship or permanent resident*
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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
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Deadline
February 14
CPS United Negro College Fund
Award Amount: Up to $10,000. Need-Based. Renewable for 4 years.
Eligible Candidates
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Chicago Public Schools graduating senior
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Students attending attend one of the 38 UNCF member colleges or universities
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Priority given to students interested in business or business related major
Requirements for Consideration
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U.S. citizenship or permanent resident
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Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
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Letters of recommendation and official transcript
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Resume
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Must participate in an interview if selected as a finalist
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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
Eligible Candidates
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Ethnic minority student
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3.5 Cumulative G.P.A.
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Business major or inspiring entrepreneur
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Attend an accredited college or university
Requirements for Consideration
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U.S. citizenship or permanent resident
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Completed application
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Official transcripts
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Resume
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Letters of college acceptance
Deadline
October 25
One Million Degrees
Award Amount: Last Dollar Tuition Assistance. Up to $750 Stipend
Eligible Candidates
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Low income and highly-motivated students eligible for financial aid
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Full-time enrollment in City Colleges of Chicago, Harper, Prairie View, and
South Suburban Community Colleges
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Pursuing first degree or certificate
Requirements for Consideration
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U.S. citizenship or permanent resident
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Minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher
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Complete application and submit official transcripts
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Two essays, 750 Words, typed and double-spaced
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Letters of recommendation and official transcript
Deadline
Opens in January
CPS Dream Fund Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies
Eligible Candidates
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Undocumented graduating senior
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Chicago Public Schools students
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Students with demonstrate academic excellence, talent, and financial need
Requirements for Consideration and Deadline
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Must be a DREAMer
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Minimum GPA of 3.0 and ACT score of 17 or higher
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Attend a Chicago public high school for at least three (3) years
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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
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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
THANK YOU!
OCCS – Office of School Counseling & Postsecondary Advising

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