Academic Scholarship Application

Are you looking for additional assistance in paying for your college education? Apply here for CSU scholarships. Scholarships do not have to be repaid and are awarded based on a variety of factors including academic achievement and need.

Chicago Star Scholar Application - Transfer students from City Colleges of Chicago who were recipients of the Chicago Star Scholar award are eligible for a scholarship of $1,000 per year for two years.

Housing Scholarship Application -  Students who will reside in the Residence Hall for the 2021-22 academic year may apply to have the cost of their room covered. This scholarship funded by the Chicago State Foundation does not include the meal plan. The application period is currently closed for the 2021-22 award year.

Scholarships for Undocumented and DACA Students - Visit the web site of the CSU Department of Student Affairs for information regarding scholarship opportunities for Undocumented and DACA students.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Chicago State University (CSU) is proud to offer our first-time transfer Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society members a $1,750 scholarship (Spring 2022 semester only). This scholarship is considered time sensitive and competitive. Therefore, not all eligible PTK students will receive an award.

PTK members who submit an application for admissions during our preferred filing period will be invited to apply for this award.   

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be an admitted first-time transfer student
• Student must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours at Chicago State University.
• Must complete a FAFSA for the appropriate award year to determine financial aid eligibility (2021-22 FAFSA for the Fall 2021/Spring 2022/Summer 2022 semesters)
• Must have a cumulative transfer grade point average of 3.35 or higher.

How to apply:

• Apply  to Chicago State University
• Meet all eligibility criteria
• Submit your Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society membership certificate to ug-admissions@csu.edu. *Please include full name and date of birth in the body of the email (or your CSU student ID number) to identify yourself.
• The deadline to complete your application and turn in all documents in official capacity is January 10, 2022.

How the scholarship works:

• 10 first–time transfer Phi Theta Kappa members will be selected to receive the scholarship
• This is first-come, first-serve basis. The earlier you apply, the more likely you are to receive an award.
• The scholarship is not renewable
• The scholarship will apply for the 2021-2022 academic year
• The scholarship is awarded upon meeting of eligibility requirements and at the time of acceptance of the award

For information on the status of your financial aid please contact the Office of Financial Aid at csu-finaid@csu.edu

Should you have any questions, comments, or concerns, regarding your application please contact us at ug-admissions@csu.edu or call us at (773) 995-2513.

The Community Services Book Grant Scholarship (CSBG) helps low-income Chicagoans finance higher education. Students enrolled in an Illinois college, university or vocational training program may qualify for a CSBG Scholarship. Funds can be applied toward tuition, uniforms, study-related fees and books. Individual scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000.

Scholarship applications are available during the spring months of each year and awarded for the following fall semester.

We are pleased to inform you that Chicago State University (CSU) is a proud 4-year institution member of Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC). This partnership grants our new transfer students access to the Spring 2022 IACAC Transfer Scholarship scholarship. We are constantly striving to provide access to the best resources and scholarships, and we encourage you to apply for this opportunity today!

 

The IACAC Transfer Advisory Committee is seeking applications for two $1,000 transfer scholarships for students transferring from an Illinois community college to an IACAC member four-year institution as a new student for Spring 2022 term. See eligibility details below.

Spring 2022 IACAC Transfer Scholarship

Eligibility

• Have completed a minimum of 36 semester hours at an Illinois community college
• Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA from all institutions attended
• Be an applicant to an IACAC member four-year institution for Spring 2022 first-time enrollment
• Submit the IACAC Transfer Scholarship Application

Application Requirements

• Complete the IACAC Transfer Scholarship Application, including essay and resume
• Submit official transcripts from all institutions attended
• Recipient will be required to submit official transcripts
• Recipient must enroll at an IACAC member postsecondary institution as a new student for Spring 2022

Application Deadline

• Application and transcripts must be submitted by December 3, 2021

If you have any questions, comments or concerns regarding this scholarship please contact the Transfer Advisory Committee Co-chairs at transfer@iacac.org

Scholarship Opportunities - Our Scholarship Opportunities page provides an ever changing listing of funding possibilities. This page is updated constantly with new scholarship opportunities as we become aware of them.

Search the Web - Perhaps the best opportunity for finding scholarship sources today is the various scholarship databases accessible through the Internet. Please visit our Search the Web page to begin your search.

2021 ELC Scholarship Application - The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) is the pre-eminent membership organization committed to increasing the number of global Black executives in C-Suites, on corporate boards and in global enterprises. The mission of The ELC’s Scholarship Program is to build a pipeline of Black corporate talent by supporting the academic achievement and development of Black undergraduate students. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills, and a commitment to community service. Applicants must complete and submit all application requirements by March 31, 2021 at 11:59pm EST.

  Scholarships 2021 - 

Flywire is thrilled to announce that our 2021 scholarship applications are now open! This year’s themes - Social Justice, Global Health, and Global Citizenship - will be awarded to students with academic pursuits in related disciplines.

A total of seven scholarships of $5,000 USD each will be awarded across the following themes.

Social Justice

As social justice issues such as policing, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, religious persecution, sexism, racism and sexual violence, have continued to dominate the world news this year, the need for significant social justice reform has only increased. These scholarships aim to support tomorrow’s leaders who will work towards eradicating racism, violence, systemic biases and other acts of intolerance.

Global Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has uncovered just how important all aspects of our global healthcare system is, from frontline workers and community health providers, to researchers, administrators and policy makers. It has also highlighted the urgent need to accelerate the world’s focus on improving public health care and policy for future generations. These scholarships aim to help train future healthcare stakeholders taking on these complex challenges.

Global Citizenship

COVID-19 has created a shared global experience that has united the world in an unprecedented way, yet this time period has also brought global challenges that have underscored the need for increased dialogue, education and the fostering of knowledge around diverse cultures, languages, backgrounds and political systems.  These scholarships aim to support students who are pursuing a career or passion in areas that will have a positive global impact and will promote the values of global citizenship.

Eligibility

• The scholarships are open to Undergraduate & Graduate students worldwide
• Matriculating and currently enrolled students are welcome to apply
• Open to all majors
• Each student can only apply to one of the three scholarships.

Timeline

• Applications MUST be submitted by Monday, June 21, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST / Tuesday, June 22^nd 3:59 PM GMT. Please note that any applications submitted after this point will not be accepted or reviewed.
• Winners will be notified via the email provided by Tuesday, July 27th.
• Scholarship funds will be distributed directly to your institution shortly thereafter.

How to Apply: 

All eligible applicants must complete the application form below, indicating which scholarship they are applying for. Submission of an essay or video responding to the below prompt is required within the application form.

• Videos should be mp4 or mov format and should be between 1-3 minutes in length.
• Essays should be one-page typed (12-point standard style font, 1-inch margins) in PDF format. All applications must be submitted in English.

Essay/Video Prompt:

In your one comprehensive essay or video, please provide clear answers to the following questions: 

1. Tell us about yourself: what are you studying and at what university?
2. What hurdles have you had to overcome to pursue your studies?
3. What do you hope to achieve with your education and how does it relate to the theme of the scholarship you have selected?

Selection Criteria:

A select committee of Flywire Charitable Foundation members and diverse global Flywire employees will review each application individually. The criteria used in the selection process are:

• Adherence to Prompt: The applicant meets all requirements, clearly addresses the questions posed by Flywire, and demonstrates how their studies relate to the scholarship they have selected.
• Persistence: The applicant provides a clear overview of their personality, interests and values and shows evidence of determination and resilience when faced with obstacles.
• Leadership: The applicant describes their personal, academic and/or career goals and indicates how their educational pursuits are helping them achieve stated goals. 

Apply Starting May 10, 2021:

Google Form

Terms:

Use of Voice, image and likeness. By submitting my application for a scholarship, I give Flywire permission to use any and all of my voice, image and likeness, with or without using my name, in connection with the scholarship program, for the purposes of advertising and promoting such scholarship program and/or Flywire, and/or for other purposes deemed appropriate by Flywire in its reasonable discretion, except to the extent expressly prohibited by law.

Questions? Want to Learn More?

• General Foundation Page - https://www.flywire.com/company/foundation
• Scholarship Page - https://www.flywire.com/company/foundation/scholarships
• Email - Email us at foundation@flywire.com

Work for UPS - Students interested in working for UPS and getting their Degree DEBT FREE should plan to attend an Information Session. or for further information please access the UPS/CRCP web site.

Chicagoland Regional College Program (CRCP) - A unique partnership between Chicago State University and UPS (United Parcel Service)

CSU Tuition and Fee Waivers - A limited number of waivers, which pay for tuition and some fees, are available to eligible students through the Tuition and Fee Waiver Program. These awards are for students in degree programs and also are a part of the university employee benefits package. The number of awards and dollar amount varies each year based upon the release of appropriated funds by the State of Illinois, budgetary limits approved by the Board of Trustees, and program need. Students and employees apply for these waivers each academic term based upon a variety of criteria. For more information please access the Tuition and Fee Waiver Handbook.

ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission) - For information concerning MTI (Minority Teachers Of Illinois Scholarship Program), SETTW (Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver), and other ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission) Scholarships please visit the ISAC web page.

Senior Citizens Tuition Waiver - Did you know that you might be eligible for free tuition?