Scholarships, free laptops offered to 2020 CPS high school graduates
CHICAGO - City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is encouraging recent CPS graduates and first-time college students to apply for a new scholarship that is meant to help those who may have struggled to start college because of the pandemic.
The ACE Scholarship fund offers $1,000 scholarships and free laptops to 2020 high school graduates.
In order to apply, students must meet the following requirements:
- CPS 2020 high school graduate
- A first-time college student
- Zero college credits earned after high school graduation
- Stay enrolled in at least six college credit hours for the fall semester
- Meet with a college advisor at least once during the term
- Apply before August 26
People who are interested can visit www.ccc.edu/apply for more information about the scholarship.