inSPIRE Post-Secondary Scholarship Application

inSPIRE Scholarship Application Instructions

Thank you for applying for a Chicago Yacht Club Foundation inSPIRE Post-Secondary Scholarship! Please review before beginning this application:
Deadline

May 31, 2026

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to apply for a CYC Foundation inSPIRE Post-Secondary Scholarship, you need to have participated in at least one CYC Foundation program. You will be asked to list the program and describe it in this application.

Completing Your Application

This application requires applicants to upload a 500 word essay that reponds to the following prompt:

How has participating in a CYC Foundation program inSPIREd you to think about future opportunities? How will receiving this scholarship help you chart your own course? [500 words]

We recommend writing your essay before filling out this online application form. After your essay is complete, this form should take you no longer than 30 minutes to complete. You will need the assistance of a parent/guardian in order to complete parts of the application related to financial need.

By clicking the "SAVE" button at the bottom of the page, you can save your progress on the application. JotForm will send you an email with the link to continue. Please note, if you forget to press the save button or lose the email from JotForm, your progress is lost and we are unable to help retrieve it.

Notification of Scholarship

After your scholarship application is submitted, it will be reviewed by a committee comprised of members of the CYC Foundation Board. Award recipients will be notified by June 30, 2026.

If you have any questions about the CYC Post-Secondary Scholarship, please reach out to:

Paul Hansen

Education Program Manager

education@chicagoyachtclubfoundation.org
I acknowledge that I have read and understand instructions for completing the CYC Foundation Post-Secondary Scholarship.*

Yes

Applicant Information
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Phone Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Educational Information
Name of High School*
School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Expected Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Academic awards and/or honors you received in High School
Are you a member of any clubs or sports in your school? Please list each organization and provide a description of your involvement in it.
Are you a member of any organization outside your school, such as Sea Scouts or Girls Inc.? Please list each organization and provide a description of your involvement in it.

Parental Information

Provide the information for one parent/legal guardian.
Name of Parent or Guardian*

First NameLast Name
Employer*
Job/Position*
Address of Parent/Guardian*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Financial Information
Are you a dependent of your Parents/Guardians?*

YesNo
Your Family's Total Annual Income*
Are you working? If yes, please provide details below*

CYC Foundation Participation
List all of the CYC Foundation programs you have participated in. For example: sailing at Monroe Harbor, Belmont Harbor, 31st Street, learn-to-swim, STEM lessons, after-school programs, Lead Her Ship, etc.*
What are your post-secondary (after high school) plans? Have you committed to a school or program, and if so, which one? How will this scholarship help you achieve your educational goals? [100 words]*
Upload an essay that responds to the following prompt [500 words]**: How has participating in a CYC Foundation program helped you think about future opportunities? How will receiving an inSPIRE scholarship help you chart your own course in life? *

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Upload your resume [Optional].

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I CERTIFY THAT ALL STATEMENTS OR INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED ABOVE ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. ANY DELIBERATE MISREPRESENTATION FOUND IN THIS APPLICATION MAY BE CAUSE FOR THE CANCELLATION OF THIS APPLICATION AND MAY PROHIBIT ME FROM APPLYING AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.*

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Name of Applicant*

First NameLast Name
Date Signed by Applicant*

MonthDayYear
Date

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inSPIRE Scholarship Application Instructions

Applicant Information

Educational Information

Parental Information

Financial Information

CYC Foundation Participation