The following information is provided to assist current and prospective City Colleges of Chicago immigrant and undocumented students and their parents.
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Other Scholarships |
Find out about scholarships provided by other organizations (other than City Colleges). You can do a free search for scholarship opportunities using the FastWeb database (be sure to carefully review scholarship requirements to determine if you qualify). Or, contact one of the listed organizations for scholarships they or their partners may offer. |
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Find out where you can get help with legal services, applying for U.S. citizenship, workshops on home ownership or managing your finances, and more.
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Other Scholarships for Immigrant & Undocumented Students
Students should contact the organizations listed below directly for further information.
- FastWeb is a leading scholarship search service. It is free. FastWeb users answer a detailed questionnaire about themselves. The site then uses this data to generate a personalized list of scholarships. FastWeb's database contains over 1.3 million scholarships worth over $3 billion.
For more information: www.fastweb.com.
- The East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU) is a non-profit community development corporation founded in 1968. TELACU's mission of providing greater opportunities continues to be realized through the creation of new jobs, responsive financial institutions, expanding businesses, quality affordable housing, and educational opportunities for young people (including undocumented students) and veterans. For further information:
LINC TELACU Education Foundation
Scholarship Program
2500 South St. Louis Avenue, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: 773.762.8970 or 323.721.1655 (headquarters office in California)
Website: www.telacu.com
- The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) offers a variety of scholarship programs for students at different points in their academic careers. Each HSF-administered scholarship is different, and many have varying requirements; be sure to consult all of the guidelines and requirements for the specific programs to which you plan to apply. All HSF scholarship applicants must also apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
For more information: www.hsf.net.
- Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) is an organization whose mission is to foster sound public policies, laws and programs to safeguard the civil rights of the 40 million Latinos living in the United States and to empower the Latino community to fully participate in our society. MALDEF periodically offers scholarships directly or through their partners. Check the website (click on the "Education Dept." tab, then on the "Scholarship Programs" tab) for further information.
Regional Chicago Office
11 East Adams Street, Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312.427.0701
Fax: 312.427.0691
Website: www.maldef.org/
Resources for Immigrant & Undocumented Students
Students should contact the organizations listed below directly for further information.
- The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) is dedicated to promote the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society. In partnership with member organizations, the ICIRR educates and organizes immigrant and refugee communities to assert their rights; promotes citizenship and civic participation; monitors, analyzes, and advocates on immigrant-related issues; and, informs the general public about the contributions of immigrants and refugees.
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
36 South Wabash Avenue, Suite 1425
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312.332.7360
Fax: 312.332.7044
Website: www.icirr.org/
The ICIRR maintains a listing (available in English y en Español) of nonprofit organizations that provide immigration, legal, and citizenship services to clients in Illinois; available on line at: www.icirr.org/resourcesdirectories.htm.
- The Resurrection Project is an institution-based neighborhood organization whose mission is to build relationships and challenge people to act on their faith and values to create healthy communities through education, organizing and community development. The Resurrection Project holds workshops on homeownership and related topics and provides citizenship information and forms.
Main Administrative Building
1818 South Paulina Street
Chicago, IL 60608
Teléfono: 312.666.1323
Fax: 312.942.1123
Sitio en Internet: http://www.resurrectionproject.org/
- ASPIRA Inc. of Illinois is a Puerto Rican nonprofit organization committed to the self-determination of Latinos through education, leadership development and cultural awareness.
ASPIRA Inc. of Illinois
3909 West Fullerton Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: 773.252.0970
Fax: 773.770.1942
Website: www.aspirail.org/
- Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) is an organization whose mission is to foster sound public policies, laws and programs to safeguard the civil rights of the 40 million Latinos living in the United States and to empower the Latino community to fully participate in our society.
Regional Chicago Office
11 East Adams Street, Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312.427.0701
Fax: 312.427.0691
Website: www.maldef.org
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