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Do you attend Lane Tech High school?
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REQUIRED for U.S. Citizens: What is your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Number? It is located on your FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) Please enter a whole number, no decimals or other symbols. If you have not completed the FAFSA, indicate that you don't know what your EFC is.
Does your intended major fall into one of these categories: hard science, engineering or pre-law ? If you are unsure if your intended college major falls into one of the above categories, please ASK your school counselor or teacher.
Students will receive correspondence through the Academic Works tool on scholarship deadlines. The CPS Scholarship Manager sends additional reminders and scholarship alerts via the CollegeScholarships@cps.edu account. Please select YES to this question to opt-in to receiving scholarship and scholarship related emails from the CPS Scholarship Manager. Students are highly encouraged to opt-in to receiving the additional alerts directly from the CPS Scholarship Manager. Scholarship and post secondary activity alerts will be extremely helpful to students as they move through the school year. If there are any questions about the alerts or information shared, please email CPS Scholarship Manager directly at CollegeScholarships@cps.edu.
I understand that the Phi Beta Kappa Association of Chicago Scholarship will only review ONE scholarship application per CPS school. If there is more than one submission from my school, PBKACA the right to select the most academically sound student profile to review.
Have you been accepted into an undergraduate degree program at the University of Illinois, either the Chicago (UIC) or Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) campus?
Have you completed service learning hours, service learning projects or civic engagement activities to satisfy the CPS graduation requirement?
Do you attend Lake View High School?
VIDEO SUBMISSION CONFIRMATION: I have completed, Part 1 of my application which includes a 2-minute video clip displaying my musical talent, either vocal or instrumental. The completed video and/or video link has been EMAILED to: Music.ChiDeltas@gmail.com
Please confirm you attend Chicago Military Academy - Bronzeville HS This scholarship is for Chicago Military Academy - Bronzeville HS senior students ONLY. IF you select "NO" to this question you should not complete this application.
Employment History: Please list any paid work experience you have had including full-time, part-time, co-op and summer employment. Briefly describe duties and responsibilities within your GENERAL APPLICATION.
Professional or School Affiliations: List any school, professional or community activities you have participated in. Include offices held and awards received in your GENERAL APPLICATION.
Official Transcript Required for this application
Please provide the name and phone number of your school principal. Ensure you list the NAME (First & Last) and PHONE NUMBER of your current school Principal.
I have listed my COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES on my General Application that can be reviewed for this scholarship opportunity.
I confirm that my school attendance rate is 90% or higher. Your nominator must confirm this information.
Are you eligible to receive free or reduced-cost school lunch?
Number of service learning projects completed (your counselor/service learning coordinator/teacher must be able to verify this information) Please enter a whole number, no decimals or other symbols. The Chicago Public Schools requirement is 2 classroom-based service learning projects by senior year. "Click here":https://cps.edu/ServiceLearning/Pages/ServiceLearning.aspx#:~:text=All%20CPS%20high%20schools%20must,their%20years%20in%20high%20school.&text=One%20classroom%2Dintegrated%20service%2Dlearning,projects%20%2B%2015%20individual%20service%20hours to visit the CPS Service Learning Page for more information.
High school UNWEIGHTED GPA Please enter a number. You can use a decimal, but exclude any other symbols. The Unweighted GPA does not include Advanced Placement, Honors and/or IB courses that provide greater points than Regular courses.
Have you applied for admission to Northeastern Illinois University?
What is your intended college major? Enter "Undecided" if you are not sure what you would like to major in.
You are required to list your work history (if applicable) as well as involvement in extra-curricular activities; community service, and awards and honors received. Ensure you have submitted this information in your General Application because it is a REQUIREMENT for this scholarship. Also, be sure you can prove 25 or more community service hours. Any less may not be considered.
I plan to enroll in a FULL TIME cosmetology program in the Fall of 2016
Certification: I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, all information in my application is correct. I also certify that I meet all scholarship requirements. If further understand that I may be disqualified if I provide inaccurate data. I am aware that this scholarship award will only be applied to a full time cosmetology program for tuition and books only. You MUST select "Yes" or "No" to this question. If you select "No" your application WILL NOT be reviewed.
I confirm that my school attendance rate is 90% or higher. Please ensure you answer this question with honesty, your attendance rate will be reviewed with your application. All submitted applications will be reviewed, however students with a 90% attendance rate or better will receive precedence in the candidate pool.
Certification: I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, all information in my application is correct. I also certify that I meet all scholarship requirements. I further understand that I may be disqualified if I provide inaccurate data. I am aware that ALL STUDENTS THAT HAVE SUBMITTED A COMPLETED APPLICATION BY THE DEADLINE WILL BE INVITED TO ATTEND THE SUZY DENVIR LUNCHEON IN WHICH THE WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED. I am also aware that this scholarship award will only be applied to a 4-year institution. Finally, I am aware that I MUST sign the physical "Suzy Denvir Student and Parent Contract" provided by my school counselor to complete my application submission. If this is not met, the award will be rescinded.
Did you submit parent information on your General Application?
Do you attend Williams Medical Prep HS?
Are you currently enrolled in a CTE hospitality management course? *Students currently enrolled in a CTE hospitality management course have preferred status.
I understand that US Citizens and permanent residents are not eligible to apply for the CPS Dream Fund Scholarship. If you are a US Citizen or permanent resident, you may have been matched to this scholarship due to your GPA and/or ACT. However, US Citizens and permanent residents are not eligible for this scholarship.
How do you plan to finance your college education?
Provide a brief statement on your future plans
Class rank Indicate your rank out of the number of students in your class
Please provide the BEST email for you. Ensure this is a email account you check frequently.
CERTIFICATION: I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, all information in my application is correct. I also certify that I meet all eligibility requirements. I further understand that I may be disqualified if I provide inaccurate data. If I am offered participation in first round interviews, I am aware that it is my responsibility to attend the mandatory first interview session scheduled Wednesday, February 26, 2020. If this is not met, I understand my participation offer may be rescinded. I understand the trip is contingent on full 42-seat booking, and could be cancelled at notice. I also understand that participation in this trip requires a $350 monetary commitment. Finally, my parent is aware that I am applying to participate in this overnight tour. Please enter a date
formatted like MM/DD/YYYY.
How did you hear about the Escape to the Mecca Tour?
Did you attend the Escape to the Mecca Tour (E2M) last school year (2018-2019)?
Did you apply to the Escape to the Mecca Tour (E2M) last school year (2018-2019)?
Date of Birth
Describe any community service activities you have been involved in. If you answered this question in your General Application , COPY AND PASTE your responses from your General Application into this questions response OR provide more depth to your answer here. This question MUST be answered.
Provide information concerning any jobs you have held during the summers or the school year. If you answered this question in your General Application , COPY AND PASTE your responses from your General Application into this questions response. This question MUST be answered.
Discuss any significant interest or hobbies that you have developed over the past several years. If you answered this question in your General Application , COPY AND PASTE your responses from your General Application into this questions response. This question MUST be answered.
What are your major extracurricular interests to date – offices, clubs, athletics, etc.? (Indicate years of participation and highest level or offices achieved). If you answered this question in your General Application , COPY AND PASTE your responses from your General Application into this questions response OR provide more depth. This question MUST be answered.
List any scholastic honors or prizes received or special academic achievements since freshman year. If you answered this question in your General Application , COPY AND PASTE your responses from your General Application into this questions response. This question MUST be answered.
What will be your probable college major, and why have you selected that major?
List the top 3 colleges, in order of preference, to which you have applied or intend to apply for admission, and indicate whether your application has been accepted, rejected or is pending: If you answered this question in your General Application , COPY AND PASTE your responses from your General Application into this questions response. This question MUST be answered.
In which high school course(s) are you most interested. Thoroughly explain why.
In which high school course(s) are you most interested and explain why?
Number of students in class Please enter a whole number, no decimals or other symbols.
Class rank Please enter a whole number, no decimals or other symbols.
Place of birth
Please list your graduation date:
Do you receive free or reduced lunch?
Please list your Howard University (HU) ID Number:
Please provide the name and location of the institution you plan to attend.
Are you starting your first year to pursue your bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the Fall, 2017?
Are you able to attend an awards banquet the last weekend in July, 2017?
Provide the name of the college have you been admitted to and plan to attend in the fall of 2017?
What is your planned major in college?
Certification: I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, all information in my application is correct. I also certify that I meet all scholarship requirments. If futher understand that I may be disqualified if I provide inaccurate data. If I am awarded a scholarship from the DDLR Schoalrship Fund, I am aware that it is my responsibility to attend the DDLR Scholarship Fund Banquet in September. I am also aware that this scholarship award will only be applied to a 4-year institution. If this is not met, the award will be rescinded.
Name of the college/university to which you have been accepted and will attend
If you have applied to college, please list the schools you have applied to and if you have been accepted and are receiving school-based scholarships.
Do you meet the definition of a DREAMer listed in the scholarship description?
Please list your city, state, and country of birth.
