1. Merit-Based Scholarships

2. ChooseYourFuture.org 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

3. ChooseYourFuture.org LARES Tuition Award Award Amount: Full or partial tuition waivers (pending available funds) 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

4. Award Amount: Tuition, room and board, books and supplies. Award Combines grants, institutional aid and work study. Renewable for 4 years. Eligible Candidates  High achieving newly admitted freshmen or transfer student  Illinois resident (parent and student) Requirements for Consideration  Under age 24  Expected Family Contribution (EFC) must equal $0.  Family income must be at or below the federal poverty level. 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

5. Award Amount: Up to $10,000. Renewable for 4 years. Eligible Candidates  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  U.S. citizen or permanent resident  Family income must be at or below the federal poverty level. 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

6. Eligible Candidates  Academically talented incoming freshman and transfer students enrolled full-time  Qualified admitted students automatically awarded Requirements for Consideration and Award Amount*  Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by May  Eligble for financial aid  Applicants must meet both GPA and composite ACT or degree/credit requirement:

7. Eligible Candidates  Academically inclined, talented, and other student leaders Requirements for Consideration  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.) Loyola University

8. ChooseYourFuture.org 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  For students interested in degrees in the following STEM+ fields: SCIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGY TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS + BUSINESS AND ARCHITECTURE Requirements for Consideration  Open to DREAMers (contact Office of Financial Aid for instructions)  Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ( IIT's FAFSA code: 001691) Deadline FAFSA Application: February 15 STEM+Scholarship

9. Strategic Institutional Scholarships Partnering Institutions with CPS

10. Award Amount: Full tuition, room and board, and books. Renewable for 4 years. Eligible Candidates  Chicago Public Schools graduate  Incoming freshman  Demonstrate a high standard of academic excellence, aptitude in mathematics and science, 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) (IIT's FAFSA code: 001691)  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 Collens Scholars

11. 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 Charles Scholarship

12. Award Amount: A limited number of scholarships up to full tuition. Full tuition offers include grants and the Presidential and Forester scholarships Eligible Candidates  Chicago Public Schools graduating senior  Academically inclined, talented and community engaged students Requirements for Consideration  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  Questionnaire: December 31  Admissions Application: February 15  FAFSA Application: February 1 CPS Scholarship

13. CPS Strategic Scholarship Partners LIMITED LIST OF CPS TRACKED OPPORTUNITIES

14. 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. Summer professional development that provides 3 times more classroom and field experience before beginning student teaching! Eligible Candidates  Students from Illinois interested in teaching  Acceptance at 1of 53 Illinois four-year college or university, or Posse partner schools  HS graduate, sophomore at current partner school, community college transfer student Requirements for Considerations and Deadlines  U.S. citizen or permanent resident  Nomination from a teacher, counselor, or self-nomination by November 1  Complete application with 7 essays. Submit transcripts and ACT scores by December 1  Attend scheduled interview between December 2 and January 31  Complete program in full-compliance and earn teacher certification*  Agree to teach in an Illinois school of need for five years* Nominations close on November 1, 2013. Nominations are available online at www.goldenapple.org or you can contact Pat Kilduff, Director of Recruitment, at 312-407-0006 ext. 105 or email kilduff@goldenapple.org for additional information.

15. Wentcher Foundation Scholarship Award Amount: $30,000. $7,500 per year over 4 years Eligible Candidates  Chicago Public Schools graduating senior  Students demonstrating financial need, talent, and character. Requirements for Consideration  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 Wentcher Scholarship Application  2 Letters of Recommendation from individuals outside applicant’s family attesting to suitability to be a Wentcher Scholar. 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

16. Mayoral Award of Student Achievement Award Amount: $1,000 one-time award plus summer internship Eligible Candidates  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 Requirements for Consideration  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

17. CPS United Negro College Fund Award Amount: Up to $10,000 based on need. Renewable for 4 years. Eligible Candidates  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 Requirements for Consideration  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 (at time of interview if selected as a finalist) Deadline March 28

18. ChooseYourFuture.org CPS Dream Fund Scholarship Award Amount: Varies Eligible Candidates  Undocumented graduating senior  Chicago Public Schools students  Students with demonstrate academic excellence, talent, and financial need Requirements for Consideration 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 June 1  Each high school must forward 2 finalists applications to the CPS Scholarship Manager by the deadline June 1

19. ChooseYourFuture.org 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

20. ChooseYourFuture.org One Million Degrees Scholarship http://www.onemilliondegrees.org/ Provides highly-motivated students with life-altering financial and comprehensive student support services, including tutoring, mentoring, and academic advising, to ensure success in school, work, and life Geared toward community college students Award amount: A need-based stipend of up to $750 per semester Criteria: – Enrolled or plan to enroll full-time at a community college – Must be eligible for federal and state aid – Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA Application available online Jan. 1, 2013 (Apply Early!) Contact Nina Sànchez, at 312-920-9605 for additional information.

21. ChooseYourFuture.org Greenhouse Scholars http://www.chooseyourfuture.org/resource/greenhouse-scholars-program