Application Deadline: November 18, 2011 Scholarship Overview City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is celebrating 100 years of education

that works! To mark this milestone, CCC has created Centennial Scholarships to support current and prospective CCC students pursuing an Associate degree or professional certificate. A total of $50,000 will be awarded through two types of scholarships.

Two Scholarship Opportunities: 1. Scholarships for New Students These scholarships are available to students who are not currently enrolled in City Colleges of Chicago, including applicants who are recent high school graduates, mature students and adult education students seeking enrollment in certificate or credit programs. 2. Scholarship for Current Students An additional scholarship opportunity is available to current City Colleges of Chicago students and can be used towards the completion of their current certificate or degree program. Both types of scholarship will cover full tuition towards the completion of a degree or certificate for a period not to exceed two-and-one-half years from the date of the award. All awards must be used in full by the end of the Spring 2014 term. If scholarship awards are not expended by the Spring 2014 term the student will forfeit any future right to the awarded scholarship amount. Eligibility requirements for both scholarship categories are listed below.

Eligibility Requirements Students seeking enrollment at the City Colleges of Chicago

Graduating high school seniors with a minimum 2.7 GPA (transcript required) or; Meets the City Colleges of Chicago ability to benefit (ATB) criteria (i.e., high

school or GED graduate or sufficient ATB test score) or; Home schooled students with an acceptable ACT score; Must be a resident of the City of Chicago and eligible for in-district tuition rates; Applicants must enroll as full-time students (a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester); Plan to pursue an associate degree, any credit certificate program or any vocational certificate program; Applicant must be pursuing their first degree/certificate at one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago; Student must maintain full-time status and a 2.7 GPA or higher for semesterto-semester renewal.

Current City College of Chicago Students Minimum 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale and in good standing; (transcript required) Must be a resident of the City of Chicago and eligible for in-district tuition rates; Currently enrolled in at least 12 credit hours; Pursuing an associate degree, any credit certificate program or any vocational certificate program; Student must maintain full-time status and a 2.7 GPA or higher for semesterto-semester renewal.

All applicants must: 1. Complete the online application. 2. Submit a letter of recommendation to the address provided below. 3. Upload the following: o Essay Submission o Personal Statement o Transcript (Unofficial transcripts accepted initially, official transcripts may be requested at a later date.)

Scholarship Essay Requirements As part of the application process you are required to write and submit two essays. Your essays will help provide the selection committee with a window into who you really are. Please take your time in composing both of your essays.

Essay #1 Scholarship Question The City Colleges of Chicago were founded with the purpose of providing a high quality affordable education to the residents of Chicago. Today, 100 years later, CCC has established a proud legacy of transforming the lives of more than a million alumni and their families through education. In 250 words or less describe the legacy you hope to leave with your life. What do you want the world to say about you 100 years from now? Essay #2 Personal Statement (250 words or less) Why are you applying for this scholarship and how would this award be helpful to you? Also, include a brief history of your work experience, community involvement, activities, achievements, career goals and any other information relevant to being selected for the CCC Centennial Scholarship.

Letter of Recommendation As part of the application process, a signed letter of recommendation must be submitted by someone who knows the applicant and their work (if applicable). The letter of recommendation CANNOT be from a relative (immediate or distant). The applicants full name must be stated in the beginning of the letter. The letter of recommendation should describe the applicants principal strengths and areas for development; how the applicant demonstrates leadership ability and commitment to the community; and any additional comments that would assist the review committee in making a decision. Also, the person writing the letter of recommendation must include their name, profession, relationship to the applicant, and contact phone and email. The letter of recommendation will be available only to those involved in the

scholarship decision process, and will be destroyed when no longer needed for scholarship decision purposes. Applicants Letter of Recommendation MUST BE MAILED TO: City Colleges of Chicago Office of Development Attention: Michael Daigler re: Centennial Scholarship Recommendation 226 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60606 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 18, 2011. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY NOVEMBER 22, 2011