Our Opportunities

WELCOME TO THE CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

We are currently accepting scholarship applications for the Spring 2025 semester.
• Fall application deadline: September 28, 2024
• Spring application deadline: March 14, 2025

Any applications received after September 28th will be considered for Spring scholarships only. You only have to submit your application once to be considered for Fall and Spring scholarships.

Below, you will find a list of scholarships that are available to students, including a brief description about the qualifications for each scholarship. Undocumented students are also eligible to apply.

Scholarships are limited, so get started as soon as possible by following the steps below:

  1. Click the ’Sign In’ button on the top right of this page and log in using your City Colleges username and password.
  2. Fill out the general application by answering a few questions and writing a short essay. By completing the general application, you’ll be considered for multiple opportunities that you may be qualified for.
  3. After completing the general application, you can also apply to other City Colleges of Chicago Foundation scholarships or external scholarships that have different requirements.
  4. At any time, you can log back in to check on the status of your application. We’ll also send you an email if you have been awarded a scholarship.

Please note:

  • The majority of scholarships require students to live in the city of Chicago. Please make sure your address and all other information is up-to-date in the student portal.
  • Most scholarships require students to complete a financial aid application. Please visit www.ccc.edu/financialaid if you need help completing your FAFSA or the Alternative Application for undocumented students.
Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
$500/semester Kenneth Monarrez Scholarship
This scholarship has been established to honor the life and legacy of...
Deadline11/26/2024
Varies Zakat Chicago Empowerment Scholarship (ZCES)
The objective of the Zakat Chicago Empowerment Scholarship (ZCES)...
Deadline11/30/2024
Varies Agnes Vidovic Annual Scholarship
The Agnes Vidovic Scholarship provides financial assistance for an...
Varies AOSC/Kurt Bushno Memorial Scholarship
The AOSC/Kurt Bushno Memorial Scholarship honors our colleague who...
Varies Aspire A Mas Scholarship Fund
The Aspire a Mas Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial...
Varies CCC Alumni Association Scholarship
CCC Alumni Association Scholarship was established to support adult...
Varies Dempsey Travis Scholarship
The Dempsey J. Travis Scholarship was established to assist the students...
Varies Florence Coles Ballenger Scholarship Fund
The Florence Coles Ballenger Scholarship Fund was established in 2004 by...
Varies Fortune Brands Home & Security Skilled Trades Scholarship
Established by the Fortune Brands Home & Security the scholarship will...
Varies Harold Washington College Scholarship Fund
The Harold Washington College Scholarship Fund was established to...
Varies Henry J. Kutsch Nursing Scholarship
The Henry J. Kutsch Nursing Scholarship was established by a generous...
Varies John James Gardzie Scholarship
The John James Gardzie Scholarship Scholarship was established by the...
Varies Michael Doren Math Scholarship
The Michael Doren Math Scholarship Scholarship fund is to support...
Varies Mother Rose Meatchem scholarship
The Mother Rose Meatchem scholarship honors the work of Mother Rose...
Varies Nancy C. DeSombre Scholarship Fund
The Nancy C. DeSombre Scholarship Fund was established in November 2003...
Varies Norman P. Stein Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Norman P. Stein Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to support...
Varies Olive-Harvey College Scholarship
The Olive-Harvey College Scholarship was established to provide...
Varies Oscar E. Shabat Wright College Scholarship Fund
The Oscar E. Shabat Wright College Scholarship Fund was established to...
Varies Philip Morris Companies Careers In Teaching Scholarship Fund
The Philip Morris Companies Careers in Teaching Scholarship was...
Varies Redmond Foundation - Building the Next Generation Scholarship Fund
Redmond Foundation created and contributes to the Building The Next...
Varies Richard J. Daley College Scholarship Fund
The Richard J. Daley College Scholarship Fund provides financial...
Varies THE ALEXANDRIA IMANI BURGOS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
In 2014, Alexandria Imani Burgos attended Wilbur Wright College where...
Varies The President's Scholarship Fund at Truman College
The President’s Scholarship was established to provide financial...
Varies The Walter & Shirley Massey Scholarship For STEM Students  
The Walter & Shirley Massey Scholarship For STEM Students was...
Varies Washburne Completion Scholarship
The Washburne Completer Scholarship supports current Culinary and...
Varies WCHI Scholarship Fund - KKC
The Washburne scholarship fund will support current Culinary and...
$4,500.00 PepsiCo Foundation Uplift Scholarship Program
The PepsiCo Foundation Uplift Scholarship Program seeks to break down...
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