CDGA Foundation Veteran Scholarship

Eligibility:

• 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)

New Applicants must include:

• 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

Application Cycle:

• 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

Award Disbursement:

• 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

Student Award Renewal:

• 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.