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Attention DREAMers

Please download the DREAMers' Roadmap FREE App to help guide you through your scholarship search.

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FREE FAFSA Workshop Saturday, October 15th

WHAT?                             Free FAFSA Completion Workshop

 

Are you looking for scholarships, grants, student loans or  on-campus job opportunities? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in the financial aid process.  Join us for a hands-on FAFSA completion workshop. 

                                            * Bring a copy of your family’s most recent tax forms.

 

PLEASE HELP US PROMOTE THIS FREE SERVICE AMONG STUDENTS AND FAMILIES

 

·         English 

·         Spanish

·         Bilingual

 

WHEN?                             Saturday, October 15, 2016

                                 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

 

WHERE?                           La Casa Student Housing & Resource Center

                                            1815 S. Paulina Street

                                            Chicago, IL 60608

                                           * Free parking available behind the church*

 

COST?                               Zip, Zilch, $0, Nada

 

MORE                               Cecilia Marchan, Student Support Specialist

INFORMATION              The Resurrection Project | La Casa Student Housing & Resource Center

e-mail: lacasa@resurrectionproject.org

                                            Ph (312) 880-1889

                                 www.lacasastudenthousing.org

 

 

$1000 Scholarship Due April 15th

The My Two Sons: Sean/John Memorial $1000 Scholarship

 Deadline has been EXTENDED to 

FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH

 

Scholarship Requirements:

• Be a high school senior graduating by June 2016
• Have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
• Plan to attend a 4-year college or 2-year community college in Fall of 2016. 
• Be a minority student.
• Reside in the Chicago or South Suburban area. 
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Opened to DREAMers

See Mr. Fuentes for the application or click here

Summer Program at DePaul for sophomores and juniors

College Connect Summer Program at DePaul University

 Looking for a fun and academically challenging summer program?

What: College Connect is a five-week academic enrichment, cultural exploration and career awareness experience that exposes high school students to college possibilities through non-credit bearing college-level courses, college readiness workshops, seminars and field trips. Set at DePaul University’s beautiful Lincoln Park campus, students will learn from dedicated instructors, explore the city and rise to college-level expectations.

This year’s courses include topics on Black Arts Movement as Critical Media Literacy; The Science of Violence; Poster Art & Activism; Black & Brown Perspectives on Education & Policing in Chicago; and Art and Literature of the Marginalized.

When: Monday through Thursday, June 27^th to July 29^th, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Where: DePaul University, Lincoln Park campus, Chicago, IL

Program Fee: None. However, students are responsible for transportation to and from campus.

Application deadline March 31^st.

 How: Students must apply for admission to the program.  A complete application includes:

ü  Completed application form found at http://bit.ly/DePaulCC 

ü  High school transcript

ü  Letter of recommendation from high school counselor or teacher

Eligible students must be a current sophomore or junior and attend a high school within the city of Chicago.  Students are selected based upon a number of criteria, including essays, counselor or teacher recommendation, and academic record.  

For an application or with any questions, contact Amanda Parada-Villatoro at aparada@depaul.edu or 773-325-8347. 

 

 

Free Conference for you

Motivate Me 2016 Presented by the College Awareness and Preparation (CAP) Committee Saturday, May 21, 2016 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Loyola University Chicago Application deadline: April 15, 2016 This year we are excited to announce this program is now open to both young men and women, and continues to be FREE for all participants!   About Motivate Me Motivate Me, a NACAC Rising Star award-winning program, is a FREE one-day conference for young men and women entering their sophomore year of high school. Students will attend breakout sessions about the importance of education, becoming a responsible, respectful person, and much more! The day will feature presenters and a keynote speaker who have all used their education to achieve personally and professionally.   Learn more and student registration Application deadline: April 15, 2016

 

 

Univerisity of Illinois Summer Programs

College Summer Programs at University of Illinois (U of I)

Get a jump-start on college life and all it entails, sign up for an Illinois summer program. Whether you’re looking to earn class credit, explore possible majors, or just see what life at Illinois is really like, we have something for you.

Apply here

 

 

Free Virtual College Fair this Thursday 3/31/16

ALL ACCESS Free Virtual College Fair March 31, 2016 | 10am - 10pm EDT

Join us for All Access Day—a free online event to give you a real view into college life! Whether you’re just starting to learn about colleges or are preparing for your first year on campus, you don’t want to miss one of the biggest virtual college fairs of the year.

 Login anytime from 10AM-10PM EDT to:

Live Chat
Live chat with admissions counselors and current students at 100+ colleges and universities around the country

Connect with Admissions

Hear firsthand what classes and campus life are really like at each school

Win Scholarships
Enter to win a $5,000 scholarship, just for researching colleges during the event

Register now. It’s free and easy!

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Young Men of Color Summit

3RD ANNUAL YOUNG MEN OF COLOR SUMMIT 

Kennedy King College

March 11, 2016 from 8:30am – 3:00pm 

New Leaders, 21st Century Voices!  

 We are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Young Men of Color Summit on March 11, 2016 at Kennedy King College from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  This year’s Summit is a partnership between the Chicago Public Schools' Office of College and Career Success (OCCS), School Counseling and Postsecondary Advising, the Chicago GEAR-UP Alliance, City Colleges of Chicago, Kennedy King College and theMorehouse College Alternative Spring Break Group.

The Summit continues to promote male achievements and positive pathways to success. The theme, New Leaders, 21st Century Voices, highlights the ongoing urgency to expose our young men to positive experiences, relevant opportunities - and allows space to foster their individual self-efficacy. The Summit also expands on the OCCS mission to close the college enrollment gap among young men of color. 

Over 300 young men will participate in a series of workshops that will focus on: How to Succeed at a 4Yr and 2Yr College, Construction Management, Culinary Hospitality, Construction Management, The Benefit of Mentoring and Youth Rights!

The workshops will be delivered by a volunteer core of student peers, college students, college professors and career professionals. There will be a special presentation to address conflict resolution and youth rights!  

We look forward to having you participate at this year’s Summit. Additional details are forthcoming, but registration is open via chooseyourfuture.cps.edu. You will be asked to complete a brief survey to determine additional program content. 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Patrick Milton at pwmilton@cps.edu, Eric Williams at ezwilliams@cps.edu or Yvonne Hall at yahall@cps.edu if you have additional questions or comments. Space for this event is limited!

 

Money for College

The Palumbo Family Foundation scholarships are open to high school seniors, currently enrolled college or professional degreed students or incoming college or professional degree students who can verify they meet the following requirements:

• High School Senior
• US Citizen
• Annual adjusted gross family income of $48,500 or less
• 3.0 GPA or greater
• Resided a minimum of six months prior to the application date in Cook, Dupage, Kane, Lake, or Will counties

Application is Due March 31^st so apply now!

Scholarship Opportunity

2016 Cesar'sScholarship Fund

In Honor of Cesar Castellanos

The Scholarship
Up to $3000 each towards tuition to a college or university.

The Criteria

• You must be of Latino heritage
• You must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of graduation
• You must be accepted to the college or university that you plan on attending by the time the scholarship is awarded
• You must have participated in extracurricular activities while in high school
• You must have been, or be currently involved in community service
• You must have a household income that is below $50,000 a year

THE APPLICATION CHECKLIST:

• We will begin accepting applications on January 4, 2016
• Application and all required materials are due March 11, 2016
• You must include a copy of your most recent high school transcripts. The transcripts must show the semester and year.
• You must include one (1) letter of recommendation from a teacher or volunteer
• Submit completed application all required materials to

Cesar's Scholarship Fund
2924 North Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657

 

Each applicant will be scored. The highest score you can receive for the entire application process is 100 points. Buena Suerte!

Apply Here

Scholarship opportunities!

CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship

Description: For full-time undergraduate and graduate students studying health-related fields.

Amount: $2,000 (1 recipient per CBC district)

Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must…

·         Be a U.S. citizen/legal permanent resident

·         Have a minimum 2.75 GPA on 4.0 scale

·         Be a full-time student

·         Be pursuing/completing an undergraduate or graduate degree in health-related field

·         Be attending/planning to attend U.S. accredited college/university located in the U.S.

·         Exhibit leadership and be active in community

·         Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students who reside or attend school in a CBC member district. Determine your U.S. Representative, then determine if they are a member of the CBC. Students may use their home or college address to determine eligibility and apply.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2016

Application: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/316

CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship

Description: The performing arts include drama, music, dance, opera, marching bands and other musical ensembles.

Amount: CBCF will award up to $3,000 each for up to 10 students.

Eligibility: To be eligible applicants must…

·         Be a U.S. citizen/legal permanent resident

·         Be preparing to pursue an undergraduate degree full-time or be a current full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university

·         Be planning to pursue a degree in a field that will lead to a career in the performing arts

·         Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale

·         Exhibit leadership and be active in community

·        Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students who reside or attend school in a CBC member district. Determine your U.S. Representative, then determine if they are a member of the CBC. Students may use their home or college address to determine eligibility and apply.

Application Deadline: April 29, 2016

Application: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/324

CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship

Description: The visual arts include architecture, ceramics, drawing, fashion, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, sketching, video production and other visual arts.

Amount: CBCF will award up to $3,000 each for up to 10 students.

Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must…

·         Be a U.S. citizen/legal permanent resident

·         Be preparing to pursue an undergraduate degree full-time or be a current full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university

·         Be planning to pursue a degree in a field that will lead to a career in the visual arts

·         Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale

·         Exhibit leadership and be active in community

·         Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students who reside or attend school in a CBC member district. Determine your U.S. Representative, then determine if they are a member of the CBC. Students may use their home or college address to determine eligibility and apply.

Application Deadline: April 29, 2016

Application: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/320

CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

Description: For all full-time undergraduate and graduate students.

Amount: Varies

Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must…

·         Be a U.S. citizen/legal permanent resident

·         Be preparing to pursue an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree full-time or be a current full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university

·         Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale

·         Exhibit leadership and be active in community

·         Selected applicants will be qualified African-American or black students who reside or attend school in a CBC member district. Determine your U.S. Representative, then determine if they are a member of the CBC. Students may use their home or college address to determine eligibility and apply.

Application Deadline: May 20, 2016

Application: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/321

Experience College for FREE

Wheaton College B.R.I.D.G.E. Program

Wheaton College's B.R.I.D.G.E. program is an entirely free four-week intensive and residential, academic and leadership program for first-generation college-bound, low-income, and African-American and Latino students.The program is a two-summer commitment for participants, totaling 8 weeks of experience with college curriculum.

The two-year summer program allows high school sophomores and juniors to participate in a curriculum that engages and develops their intellectual capacity, leadership ability, and Christian faith. 

Application deadline is March 1

If you have questions, please contact Alaina Berg at alaina.berg@wheaton.edu.

Visit the Program Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/WheatonCollegeBRIDGE, or view videos of the program at http://vimeo.com/101097225 and at http://vimeo.com/92964791.

 

For more information about applying to the program click here

NGHS FAFSA Workshop

Need help completing your FAFSA? If so, please join us at the North-Grand Library on Thursday, Feb. 4th from 5-7 PM for a FAFSA Worskhop.

Below is a list of required documents that are needed in order for the student to complete their application:

• A copy of the student’s social security card
• A copy of the parents’ social security card, if applicable
• Parents’ and students’ completed income taxes and W2 forms from 2014
• Any other documents that show proof of income
• Total amount of money in all bank accounts
• Total amount of investments, if applicable (example; business or property that is rented)

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 773-534-8520 ext. 63556. Once again, thank you for your cooperation.