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Through a partnership between Junior Achievement of Chicago & University of Phoenix are offering five (5) full-tuition scholarship opportunities. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online. These scholarships are directed toward recent high school graduates (Spring 2010) and can be used toward a bachelor’s degree program of choice. The five (5) scholarships that will be awarded are valued at approximately $55,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates for the scholarship must demonstrate the following to be considered:
1. Applicants who reside in the United States must meet one of the following requirements: be a legal resident of the United States; have been granted permanent residency; have a valid visa that does not prohibit educational studies; have been granted temporary protected status along with approved Notice of Action issued by Citizen Immigration Services and verified through CIS Form g-845; or have been granted asylum along with the approved Notice of Action issued by the Citizen Immigration Services.
2. Applicant must be a resident of Illinois or North West Indiana located within Junior Achievement of Chicago’s franchise area.
3. Have participated in one or more Junior Achievement of Chicago programs in grades K-12.
4. Applicant must not be currently receiving or will be receiving once enrolled 100% tuition reimbursement from any source(s).
5. Are not receiving any other scholarship from Junior Achievement of Chicago.
6. Applicants must not be currently enrolled nor in the process of enrolling at any University of Phoenix campus or in any online program at any time prior to the scholarship award date. Applicants who enroll after submitting an application or before the scholarship award date are not eligible to be a recipient of this scholarship.
7. Applicant must meet all admissions requirements of the University of Phoenix.
8. Are not employees or family members of employees of Apollo Group, Inc., University of Phoenix, Western International University, Institute for Professional Development or any other subsidiary of Apollo Group, Inc.
9. Submit a complete, signed application, together with all supporting documentation by the deadline date listed under the Selection Process section. The completion of the application form does not create an obligation to award a scholarship to applicant.
10. Submit a completed essay. High importance will be placed on the applicant’s desire to advance in their education, with an emphasis on furthering their careers, and their impact in the community in which they reside.
11. Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor.
