Scholarship Application

Please read these instructions carefully before you begin:

Take care to submit well-written answers to the essay questions, as your application will be read by the selection committee. Write essay answers that fit within the listed word limits – these answers cannot be shorter or longer than what is required.

If you would like to prepare your answers to the questions in another document and copy and paste them into the online application once you are finished, you can find a list of the essay questions in this document, which you may use for preparation of the essays only.

You will be able to save your progress and come back to it later, but your link to return will expire after 30 days.

If preferred, a fillable PDF version of the application can be found here. We prefer that you complete this document on a computer, but it can be completed by hand if necessary. If submitting electronically, please submit in PDF format.

The APPLICATION must be fully completed by the applicant and received by Friday, April 30, 2021 at 5 p.m.

In addition to the completed application, all of the following materials must be received by Friday, May 7, 2021 at 5 p.m.:

A copy of your four-year high school transcript and/or a college transcript.
Two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals with direct knowledge of your abilities, accomplishments, and potential. One recommendation must be from a teacher, or other school personnel. Those providing recommendations can submit them online or email (preferred) or mail them in separately with this form.
Using our certification form, your homeless or formerly homeless status must be verified on a document signed by your school’s homeless liaison or a service/shelter provider.
Documentation of any other scholarships/financial aid received to date (if applicable).

Please email materials to Christy Savellano at christy@chicagohomeless.org.

Questions? Please contact Christy Savellano at christy@chicagohomeless.org or (773) 906-3402.

Step 1 of 5 - Registration

Name*
First Last
Birthdate*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Student ID#*
Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Phone*
Name of a person with whom you will stay in touch even if you move*
First Last
Alternative contact person's phone
Alternative contact person's email
Anticipated Major in College*
High School*
Elementary School*

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Recommendation #1
Each applicant must supply two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals with direct knowledge of your abilities, accomplishments, and potential. One recommendation must be from a teacher, or other school personnel.
Name*
First Last
Email
Phone
Relationship to Applicant
School/Organization
Title/Position
Recommendation #2
Each applicant must supply two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals with direct knowledge of your abilities, accomplishments, and potential. One recommendation must be from a teacher, or other school personnel.
Name*
First Last
Email
Phone
Relationship to Applicant
School/Organization
Title/Position

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Background Information and Essays
List extracurricular activities you participated in during high school, including any school activities, sports, jobs or internships, with years of involvement, or upload your resume below.*
(For example: student newspaper, 9-12; editor, 12)
Optional: Upload your resume.
If uploading your resume, you can simply write "See Resume" in response to the previous question.
List the colleges and universities to which you have applied for admission. Indicate if you received an acceptance letter from any institution. If you will be receiving any other scholarships, please list the names and total amounts.*
College/University; Acceptance Status (Yes/No/Waitlisted/Haven't Heard); Scholarships

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What are your educational and career goals? Why are they important to you? (Please write between 150-300 words.)*
Limit your answer to 300 words maximum.
In which of the following ways have you or are you currently experiencing homelessness?*
- In a shelter
- Doubled-up with friends or family
- On the street, in a car, or other public place
- Other
(Check all that apply)
Please tell us about your experience of being homeless, including the circumstances, how long you were homeless, and its impact on you as a student and a person. (Please write between 300-600 words.)*
Limit your answer to 600 words maximum.
Is there a person or organization that was especially helpful to you during your period of homelessness? If so, please tell us briefly who that was and why. Include a phone number or other contact information for that person, if you have it.*
Limit your answer to 200 words maximum.
Have you filed your completed FAFSA application?*
- Yes
- No
Why haven't you completed your FAFSA application and when do you plan on completing it?*
Are you a CCH youth leader or former CCH Law Project client?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please explain.
Limit your answer to 100 words.
- I certify to the best of my knowledge that the information on this application is true and accurate.

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Demographic Information
Providing this information is optional. It will not be used in the selection process.
Race
Gender
Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.