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 deadline is TBA.
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 $3,500 scholarship. 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 semester)
- 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 June 15, 2021. You must accept your award by July 1, 2021.
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.
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 21st, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST / Tuesday, June 22nd 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:
- Tell us about yourself: what are you studying and at what university?
- What hurdles have you had to overcome to pursue your studies?
- 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?
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?
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Financial Aid. If you find a scholarship opportunity through this web page that you
wish to pursue please closely follow the directions of the grantor of that scholarship
to ensure the timely processing of your application.
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