Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago Scholarship

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago has announced its Academic Scholarship for the 2010-2011 academic year. Approximately $500,000 are available for Jewish undergraduate and graduate students who are identified as showing promise in their chosen career fields.

Application deadline: February 15, 2010.

Click here to download additional information.

For more information:

Phone – (312) 673-3444
Email – jvsscholarship@jvschicago.org

Apply for Tuition Waivers by Nov 16, 2009

Applications are now available for College of Education Tuition Waivers for the Winter 2010 trimester.

The deadline for filing applications is 5:00 pm on Monday, November 16, 2009.

Pick up an application form Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm in the College of Education Dean’s Office (Room G256). Or click here to download a form.

Eligibility criteria:

• Must be admitted to a CE program and be registered for at least 6 credit hours by Nov 16, 2009
• Must have cumulative GPA >= 3.00
• Must complete a Tuition Waiver application form
• Must submit two letters of recommendation from faculty or staff from GSU or your previous institution
• Must submit all application materials by 5pm on Nov 16, 2009

Tuition Waiver award recipients are selected by a panel made up of administrators and/or faculty members within the College of Education.

Tuition Waiver recipients are asked to provide five hours each week for collaboration on a project with a COE faculty mentor.

Undergraduate and graduate tuition waivers are available for a maximum of two trimesters. Graduate Minority Tuition Waivers are available for a maximum of four trimesters. As Tuition Waivers are not automatically renewed, an additional application will be required for each trimester.

Undergraduate Tuition Waiver conditions: 6 – 12 enrolled credit hours.

Graduate Tuition Waiver conditions: 6 – 9 enrolled credit hours.

Minority Graduate Tuition Waiver conditions: 6 – 9 enrolled credit hours.

Note: All Tuition Waivers cover in-state tuition rates only and do not cover activity fees.

IL Legislative Latino Caucus Fndtn Scholarships

The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation will soon be awarding twenty $2000 scholarships to deserving full-time college students who are residents of Illinois and of Latino ancestry.

The application deadline for this opportunity is November 24, 2009.

More information, including application materials, are available online at the ILLCF website (www.illcf.org).

For Downers Grove Area Women

The American Association of University Women – Downers Grove Area Branch announces “Back-to-the-Books” Scholarships!

$1500 – $3000 scholarships for women who are residents of Downers Grove, Darien, Lisle, Westmont, or Woodridge.

Applications are due by October 15, 2009.

Click here for the flyer with more details.

For more information:

Downers Grove Area Branch
American Association of University Women
PO Box 694
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: 630-986-9334

Volunteer Tutors Needed in Monee

From Tameka Holcomb
Executive Director
Footsteps to Enrichment
Monee, IL

We are looking for people who are willing to take compassion on our youth and assist us in preparing them to meet the educational challenges that they face daily. We currently need people willing to volunteer their time to work one or two hours per day. The tutoring and ISAT prep services will be offered Monday through Thursday. We are aware that people have busy and demanding schedules. We would appreciate any support that you could provide our organization. Together we can make a difference.

Please take a look at our website: www.footstepstoenrichment.com and see what we have been able to achieve during the summer techie camp. Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to speaking with you in the near future.

Read the letter: click here

Part-time Phonathon Callers Needed

The GSU Foundation needs your help during its annual Phonathon. Student Phonathon callers help the Foundation raise contributions by calling alumni and reconnecting them with the university. Applicants must be friendly, persuasive, and dependable. The position pays $8 per hour, part time. For information and to apply, call 708.235.2188.

Undergrad Tuition Waiver Aps Due 8-17-09

The application deadline for Fall 2009 College of Education undergraduate tuition waivers has been extended to 5pm on August 17, 2009.

Click here to view/download the flyer and application form document.

GSU Scholarships Info!

Governors State University Foundation and Alumni Association Scholarship applications for Fall 2009 are now available!

For a listing of available scholarships and application forms, click here: http://www.govst.edu/scholarships/

The application deadline is June 25, 2009.

Chicago CSBG Scholarship Program

Applications for the Chicago Community Services Block Grant Scholarship Program are due by May 18, 2009. This program provides financial assistance for qualified low-income students enrolled full-time in an Illinois college, university or vocational/certificate program by September 8, 2009.

Scholarships range from $600 to $2000. Funds may be applied to books, tuition, uniforms, and fees related to studies.

Applications are being rec’d until the deadline by

The Chicago Dept. of Family and Support Services
1615 W Chicago Ave
3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60622

Click here to download a packet, or visit the City of Chicago site at www.cityofchicago.org/fss.

CEDA of Cook County Scholarship

Applications are now being taken for the 2009 Community and Economic Development Association (CEDA) Scholarship Award.

Scholarships are available to income-eligible residents of suburban Cook County who are already enrolled or are planning to enroll in an accredited institution of higher education or occupational training in Illinois for the academic year 2009-2010.

Read more about this opportunity by downloading the flyer. Just click here.

The deadline for application submissions is Friday, April 17, 2009.