Scholarship

The Awards

  • $3,000 grants to scholars
  • $750 text book grants to other finalists

To be eligible to receive an award, an applicant:

  • Must be a graduate of the Evanston Township High School, or have attended ETHS and subsequently earned a Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED)
  • Pursuing associates, bachelors, or graduate degree in education or youth work
  • Enrolled as a full-time (12 or more credit hrs. per term) or part-time (6 or more credit hrs. per term) student
  • Demonstrated need for financial assistance

Awards are made according to the following selection criteria:

  • Success in overcoming poor academic achievement, lack of focus, or other hardships
  • Interest in working with young people
  • Community involvement
  • Leadership, sensitivity, compassion, commitment, and love of children