All scholarships, grants, stipends and other forms of aid must be reported to the
CSU Scholarship Coordinator.
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 $3,000 scholarship for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters (50% each semester). 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
(2022-23 FAFSA for the Fall 2022/Spring 2023/Summer 2023 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 2022-2023 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.
| Community Services Book Grant Scholarship (CSBG) |
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.
| IACAC Transfer Scholarship Spring 2022 |
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 Fall 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 Fall 2022 term.
See eligibility details below.
Fall 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
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
Deadline
- Application and transcripts must be submitted by March 18, 2022
If you have any questions, comments or concerns regarding this scholarship please
contact the Transfer Advisory Committee Co-chairs at transfer@iacac.org
Nursing Scholarships - For information concerning the HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program and the IDPH Nursing
Education Scholarship please visit the Nursing Scholarships web page.
| Outside Scholarship Opportunities |
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.
2022 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 January 31, 2022
at 11:59pm EST.
Scholarships 2022 -
Flywire is thrilled to announce that our 2022 scholarship applications are now open!
A total of eight scholarships of $5,000 USD each will be awarded across the following themes:
Social Justice
Global Health
Global Citizenship
Environmental Sustainability
Who is eligible?
The scholarships are open to matriculating & currently enrolled UG & Graduate students
worldwide. All majors are welcome to apply.
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?
The information contained on this web page is brought to you by the Office of Student
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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