College advice, workshops, & scholarships

College advice, workshops, & scholarships

It’s a Big, Big Loan: An Introduction to Student Loans- FREE!

Saturday, April 13, 2013, 9-11am

La Casa- 1815 South Paulina in Pilsen

Is your family’s share of college costs still more than you can afford? Are you trying to make sense of the loans included in the college’s award offer? It seems simple: You borrow money, you pay it back. But the amount you have to repay is more than the amount you borrow. In some unique instances, however, your loans may be forgiven. Your first step in understanding student loans is to become aware of what’s involved. To help you get started, this workshop introduces you to the basics of student loans, alerts you to borrower rights and responsibilities, and provides an overview of interest rates, grace periods, promissory notes, and loan forgiveness options.

To confirm your attendance at this event, go to:

http://www.eventbrite.com/org/2063587701?s=12099300

 

Building Financial Security- FREE!

When: Saturday, April 27, 2013

La Casa- 1815 South Paulina in Pilsen

With all the excitement college offers, staying on track financially is critical to your success. This workshop will help you build financial security by introducing topics such as money management, credit (the myths, the rumors, the facts), identity theft and financial products for long-term financial health.

To confirm your attendance at this event, go to: 

http://www.eventbrite.com/org/2063587701?s=12099300

 

Dual Enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago

Thursday, April 4, 2013 at all City Colleges of Chicago Campuses; for all sophomores and juniors across the district.

 Summer classes will begin June 5th, registration will be April 22nd-June 5th.   CCC has 700 FREE seats available each semester for high students. 

 

Northwestern University Black Alumni Association 5K Run for Diversity

Saturday, May 18, 2013

9:00am – 12:00pm

Walk/Run and bring your students and their families to tour the campus with current students, alumni and admissions professionals.  Register at  www.alumni.northwestern.edu/nubaa/5K2013. Campus Tour begins at 11am.  Please email Lauren Lowery (Lauren@FindersPlus.com) with questions.

 

Scholarship Updates / Choose Your Future / Chicago Public Schools

 

·         April 2, 2013 –  ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship  –  Non-renewable $5,000 award. Identify as an African-American or Hispanic high school senior. Plan to pursue a science, technology, engineering or mathematics degree; have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.0.

Application link: 

www.theharrisfoundation.org/Uploads/Groups/117/DocumentGallery/ExxonMobil2012ScholarshipApplication.pdf

 

·         April 8, 2013 – CHCI High School Latino Leaders in D.C. – Qualified students will have the chance to learn how the political process works in the nation’s capital. All expenses are covered. Ninth, tenth and eleventh grades are eligible. Demonstrate interest in learning about civic engagement.

Application link: http://apply.chci.org/applications/

 

·         April 12, 2013 – Edward G. Irvin Scholarship Foundation of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. – Offers scholarships to African-American males. To qualify, you must have a GPA of at least 3.0, and demonstrate active participation in extracurricular activities and / or community service programs. Awards $5,000 total over four years.

Application link: http://www.chooseyourfuture.org/scholarships/strategic

 

·         April 15, 2013 – William J. Cook Scholarship Fund – Open to male high school seniors in Cook County planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study. Renewable awards range from $1,000-5,000.

Website: https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/williamjcook/index.php

 

·         April 15, 2013 – Doty E. Nash Educational Assistance Scholarship ($1,000 non-renewable) – The objective of this Educational Assistance Fund is to provide financial support to incoming college freshman who exhibit a diligent commitment to fulfill life’s goals through education.

Website: http://www.kingdavid100.com/educationalscholarship.htm

 

·         April 15, 2013 – Jack and Jill of America Inc. – For African-American high school seniors.  Two scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded. One scholarship will be for a student with a GPA of at least 3.5, and one scholarship will be for a student with a GPA between 2.5 and 3.4.

Website: http://www.jackandjillfoundation.org/

 

·         April 24, 3013 – Engineering Student Incentive Awards – Forty awards of $800 will be given to graduating seniors accepted to a 4-year accredited engineering school. Minimum ACT of 21 (or SAT equivalent) is required.

Application link: http://www.chicagoengineersfoundation.org

 

·         April 29, 2013 – IRA Educational Foundation Scholarship Program – All Illinois ProStart® seniors may apply. Illinois resident must be pursuing a culinary or hospitality management degree at an accredited college or university.

Application link: 

http://ira.affiniscape.com/associations/2039/files/2013%20IRAEF%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf

 

·         April 30, 2013 – The Dora Gerlach Scholarship Fund – presents “A Feather in the Wind,” a scholarship program for CPS students. To be eligible you must have a GPA of at least 3.5 and have been accepted to an accredited college / university.

Application link: 

http://afeatherinthewind.org/files/Application%20and%20Essay%20Questions.pdf

 

·         April 30, 2013 – UAPB Chicago Alumni Chapter Scholarship – Five $1000.00 scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen who will be attending the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in the fall. An ACT of 18 or higher; SAT score of 800 or higher and

GPA of 2.5 or higher is a must. Application link:

http://uapbchicagoalumni.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/UAPB_Scholarship_application-2013.71182053.doc

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