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Community Services Block Grants Scholarships for Chicago Residents

Award Amount
$5,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

City of Chicago

Number of Awards & Eligibility: awards vary annually
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must attend an accredited school in Chicago.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS) Commissioner Brandie Knazze today announced that $230,000 in Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) scholarships are now available for Chicago residents seeking to continue their education. Residents have until Friday, August 26, 2022, at midnight to apply. The announcement coincides with the launch of a new online application portal. Built to simplify the application process and provide even greater access to students, individuals can now apply online at www.chicago.gov/fss/scholarship. "Our city is rife with opportunities for residents to reach their greatest potential, and we are committed to opening pathways to those opportunities," said Mayor Lightfoot. "Finances are often a critical barrier to secondary education, and these scholarships will break down that barrier for our recipients. I'm pleased to give families a chance to focus on their educational and career growth and accomplishments with this funding."

Application requirements for the Community Services Block Grants Scholarships for Chicago Residents are:

  • Application form
Additional Information:

Award Amount: scholarships range between $1,000-$5,000  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $5,000.

About City of Chicago:
Address: 121 N. LaSalle Street Chicago, Illinois

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