CDGA Foundation Veteran Scholarship

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Value: $5,000

Awards Available: 10

Deadline : Sep 15, 2024

Intent to enroll in an accredited college or career training school for up to a maximum of four paid awards/years
Must be a disabled veteran or a dependent of a disabled or deceased veteran
Must be a resident of Illinois or the greater geographic region known as the “Chicago District”
GPA of at least 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale)

Personal letter from applicant. (Consider how you can most effectively convey your best qualities)
Two letters of recommendation from non-family members.
Copy of parent's most recent 1040 (first two pages)
Completed FAFSA and Student Aid Report
Copy of college tuition and fee statement
Copies of high school transcripts
Standardized test scores (ACT and/or SAT)
Verification by armed services of veteran disability

Two application deadlines per calendar year, April 15 and September 15
Extension periods will be addressed on a case-by-case basis
Determine Financial Needs:
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from the Student Aid Report (SAR) received after completing the FAFSA.
Take into account the required application documents and, if applicable, the parent statement of current financial condition
CDGA Foundation Scholarship Committee makes final recommendation

Scholarship awards are $1,500, $2,500 or $5,000 per academic year
Scholarship funds are mailed directly to the school indicated on your scholarship agreement
The funds will be used for tuition and fees

Copies of grade report at the end of each of semester
Copies of tuition statement for each semester
Submit class schedule for each semester
Maintain a GPA of at least 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
Complete a new FAFSA application and submit the Student Aid Report (SAR) (see attached FAFSA instructions)
Eligibility criteria must be met each year. Being awarded previously does NOT guarantee an award in subsequent years.

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