2012-2013 CPS Scholarship Guide - Kelly High School

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March Scholarship Name: The Colonel Henry Crown Scholarship Fund (Junior Achievement) Website: http://www.jachicago.org/uploads/Scholarships%20Fiscal%202013%20Descriptions.doc Application: http://www.jachicago.org/uploads/Henry%20Crown%20Scholarship%20Application%202013.doc Scholarship Description: The fund will be used to provide a scholarship program for qualified Chicago area youth and will be administered by Junior Achievement. Scholarship Award Amount: $5,000 per year for a four year period Renewable: Yes Number of Years Renewable: 4 Scholarship Qualifications: Applicants for the Henry Crown Scholarship must have participated in a Junior Achievement high school program and be recommended by their teacher and/or business volunteer. Applicants must have had an average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 or better, beginning in their sophomore year in high school, and shall furnish a complete, signed transcript of past and current high school class work. Required Documentation: Signed transcript of past and current high school class work • SAT, ACT or PSAT college entrance exams shall be included, if available • A letter of recommendation from the principal, counselor or teacher of the school he/she attended is required. • Applicants should submit a personal essay, enumerating his/her reasons for desiring to continue their education, along with a short biography including extracurricular activities, community service, and how involvement with Junior Achievement has affected their life. Applicants will be selected on an objective and non-discriminatory basis. • Applications should, if possible, include evidence of acceptance or tentative acceptance at an institution of higher learning of their choice. Open to DREAMers: Unknown Scholarship Deadline: This scholarship has a March deadline. Check the application website for recent updates. Scholarship Name: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.______________________________________________ Website: http://cbcfinc.org/ Application: http://cbcfinc.org/scholarships.html Scholarship Description: The mission of CBCF is to advance the global black community by developing leaders, informing policy and educating the public. CBCF offers a variety of scholarships. Scholarship Award Amount: Up to full tuition scholarships Renewable: Unknown Scholarship Qualifications: Be preparing to pursue an undergraduate degree full-time or current full-time student in good standing • Reside or attend a school in a congressional district represented by a CBC member • Minimum GPA of 2.5 • Leadership Ability and Community Service Required Documentation: Complete Application • Submit verification of college enrollment or letter of acceptance • Write a personal statement (500 words or less) describing interest and involvement in community and public service, hobbies, special talents, sports and/or school activities etc. The statement should address future academic and professional career plans and may highlight any personal challenge(s) perspective has overcome • Submit two letters of recommendation from persons other than relatives • Submit a recent photograph of himself/herself • Provide proof of voters registration if 18 years of age or older Open to DREAMers: No Scholarship Deadline: March 14, 2012 for Environmental Studies and Health Sciences Scholarships. View site for more opportunities. [ 38 ]
March Scholarship Name: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc._________________________________________________________ Website: http://chicagodeltas.com/ Application: https://www.chooseyourfuture.org/sites/default/files/2013_delta_sigma_theta_scholarship_application.pdf Scholarship Description: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a public service sorority founded in 1913. Each year, the Chicago Alumnae Chapter awards academic scholarships to select high school seniors who will attend a four-year college or university. To qualify, the applicant cannot be related to a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. The scholarship packet is annually distributed to CPS high school Counselors and Coaches, and posted on the Choose Your Future website on December 1st. Scholarship Award Amount: Varies Renewable: Varies Scholarship Qualifications: African-American graduating senior during the academic year 2012 - 2013. • Student must be a resident of Chicago and a Chicago Public Schools student. There is no citizenship requirement. • Minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need. • Attend one of the high schools selected for the academic calendar year in order to apply (select high schools posted on CYF website scholarship page and contained in scholarship packet). • Applications from other high schools will not be considered - no exceptions. Required Documentation: Transcript; Personal statement; 3 letters of rec; ACT/SAT scores; FAFSA/SAR; college letter of acceptance B.E.S.T. Dyett Hyde Park Richards Career Academy Bogan Epic Academy Julian Robeson: Brooks College Prep Fenger Kennedy School of Entrepreneurship Carver Military Academy Gage Park Kenwood School of Leadership School of Technology Chicago Ag Global Visions King College Prep School of the Arts Chicago Discovery Hancock Lindblom Simeon Chicago Vocational Harlan Morgan Park Team Englewood CICS – Ellison Harper New Millennium Tilden CICS-Longwood Hirsch Noble Street-Comer U of Chicago- Woodlawn Corliss Hope Perspectives-Calumet High Urban Prep-Englewood Curie Hubbard Perspectives-Calumet Tech Washington HS Open to DREAMers: Yes, if they meet the ethnicity requirement Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2013 Scholarship Name: Education 4 Excellence Scholarship_____________________________________________________ Website: http://www.educate4excel.org/apply/apply.html Application: http://educate4excel.org/apply/packet2013.pdf Scholarship Description: Education for Excellence Scholarship Foundation, Inc. The “Foundation” will provide at least two (2) monetary awards to selective Chicago Public Schools High School seniors who meet the requirements of the Foundation’s application process. The purpose of the monetary award is to assist the student with the expense and financial obligations of college attendance. The scholarships will be publicized through the internet and print media. Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000 Renewable: No Scholarship Qualifications: Be a senior high school student attending a Chicago Public High School; Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (unweighted) on a 4.0 scale. Required Documentation: Complete and submit the Education for Excellence Scholarship Foundation application packet: A. Submit two type-written essays (no more than 3 pages each, 12 Font, Times New Roman Style, Double Spaced). First essay should include the Applicant’s Personal Statement (this can include, but is not limited to, current extracurricular activities, academics, future aspirations in post secondary education, financial need, and career goals). The topic of the second essay is: Do you think Hip-Hop music has had an influence (Good or Bad) on your generation Why B. Submit one letter of recommendation: The letter may come from a teacher or counselor who can account for the Applicant’s academics who has known the applicant one year or more OR from an adult who has known the Applicant for at least two years and who is not a family member. This person should be able to comment on the Applicant’s personal growth and achievements; must include recommender’s contact info. Your 2012-2013 Official Transcripts must be submitted in a sealed school envelope from your high school. Open to DREAMers: Yes Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2013 [ 39 ]
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