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Chicago Neighbors United

Deadline: August 18

This scholarship is intended to supplement other financial assistance and are awarded to high school seniors who wish to further their educational endeavors. Students must: be a legal resident of the 27th Ward at the time of submission (proof of residency must be submitted); be accepted to an accredited college/university (acceptance letter or registration forms must be submitted); return nominee application along with other requirements; submit proof of community service hours; and complete the essay question (see website for details).

Restrictions:  Academic  

47th Annual United States Senate Youth Program

Deadline: October 3

A student must be a junior or senior high school student currently serving in an elected or selected capacity in student government or a related organization, and plan to take government courses in college. Students must be permanent residents of the United States, currently enrolled in public or private secondary school in Illinois, and have at least one parent or guardian who is a legal resident of Illinois.

$5,000     Restrictions:  

High School Election Judges

Deadline: October 28

High School students can learn first-hand about the democratic process and earn money for passing the training and serving as an election judge on election day. Student judges must: be a high school Junior or Senior in the fall of 2008; have permission from a parent or guardian and their school principal; have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; be a US Citizen and a Cook County Resident; fill out a first judge application; attend and pass an election judge training.

Restrictions:  Academic  

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Deadline: November 1

The Ron Brown Scholar Program seeks to identify students who will make significant contributions to society. Applicants must excel academically, show exceptional leadership potential and make an impact on their communities through service to others. Students must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents, and a current high school senior at the time of application. Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need.

$10,000 annually     Restrictions:  Ethnicity