CRCA Foundation Scholarship Program

Scholarship America

Award: $5,000

Deadline: Mar 19, 2026

To provide scholarships to students in the Chicagoland area who are seeking postsecondary education. Qualifications: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior; must be a legal U.S. citizen residing in Cook or other Chicagoland area counties. Eligible counties include: Boone, Bureau, Carrol, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Jo-Davess, Kanakee, Kane, Kendal, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Putman, Stephenson, Will, and Winnebago in Illinois; Jasper, La Porte, Lake, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, and Starke in Indiana; Columbia, Dane, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland, Rock, and Sauk in Wisconsin. Applicant must plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school for the upcoming academic year; must have an ACT composite score of 28 or greater, or SAT composite score of 1300 or greater. Selection criteria: Selection is based on academics, work experience, participation and leadership in school and community activities, unusual personal or family circumstances, statement of educational and career goals, and letters of recommendation. How to apply: Applicant must complete the online application and submit current transcripts, ACT and/or SAT scores, and two letters of recommendation. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.

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