I’m from Chicago, and while I look into colleges, I'm wondering if there are scholarships targeted at students from this area. Any suggestions on where to start?
Sure, there are quite a few scholarships that are specifically designed for Chicago residents.
1. The Chicago Public Schools Scholarship: This offers tuition and fee coverage at a number of schools to Chicago Public Schools high school seniors who are also Illinois residents.
2. The Chicago Police and Firefighters Training Academy is a pre-employment program or scholarship opportunity with the City Colleges of Chicago for Chicago high school seniors who desire careers with the Chicago Police Department or the Chicago Fire Department.
3. The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) offers a scholarship for high school seniors residing in the greater Chicagoland area. Applicants will be evaluated on their academic performance, exhibit of leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, and a career and educational aspirations statement.
4. The Hyatt Hotels Fund for Minority Lodging Management Students: To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be a minority student pursuing a degree in hotel management and have at least a 3.0 GPA.
5. Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund: The Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund offers high school scholarship opportunities to Chicago students with limited financial resources.
6. The Community Foundation for the Fox River Valley: This foundation offers a number of scholarships for students living in certain counties forming the greater Chicagoland.
Besides these locality-based awards, there are also scholarships that may cater to specific demographics, such as ethnicity, religion, or field of study. Remember that local scholarships can often be less competitive because they're only open to a smaller pool of students, so these can be a great opportunity. As always, be sure to verify all requirements and deadlines directly with the scholarship providers. Good luck with your scholarship search!
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