Thursday, January 31, 2013

City Treasurer's Black History Month Essay Competition

City Treasurer's Black History Month Essay Competition
  • This scholarship is for seniors enrolled in a Chicago Public Schools (CPS) high school who are planning to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year institution of higher education in the fall of 2013.
  • To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 and a minimum of 50 hours of community service. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must respond to the following essay questions (no more than 500 words each): (1) 'Please describe your college plans for fall of 2013. Include the institutions you plan to attend, your intended major, how you plan to pay for school-related costs,etc' and (2) 'How have Chicago's Black entrepreneurs shaped the city's history, and what lessons from them inspire you?'
  • Applicants must also include an official high school transcript, letter of recommendation, and college letter of acceptance.
  • Award: $1,000
  • Deadline: Febuary 11, 2013
Download Scholarship's PDF Application

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