The Norwood Park Dollars for Scholars Program was created by the Norwood Chamber Scholarship Committee to honor the hard-working children and future leaders of our community.
The Norwood Park Chamber, Sprout Pediatric Dentistry and Lori Shaw- State Farm Agent are proud to offer three one time scholarships to Norwood Park Residents.
The applications will be accepted April 1st, 2024 through May 15th, 2024 with scholarship winners
announced at the Norwood Park Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27th, 2024.
The goal of this scholarship is to support the educational/career plans of a graduating elementary student or high school senior who has demonstrated a commitment to personal integrity, ethics, and community service.
1) Eligibility Details:
Applicants must reside and be a permanent resident of Norwood Park at the time of application.
NOW OPEN TO: Oriole Park, Big Oaks & Union Ridge (limitations: from Higgins Ave to Nagle Ave to Gunnison St.) MUST be a Chicago Resident. Please email us at info@norwoodpark.org if you have questions about whether you qualify.
Applicants must show (upload) proof of residency and school transcripts
Applicants must be graduating in 2024 and be either in 8th grade elementary school or a high school senior.
Applicants must be enrolling in a high school, community college, university/college, or postsecondary (technical or trade) degreed program for the first term following graduation.
Applications must be received by 7:00 p.m. on May 15, 2024. Only applications completed in entirety will be considered.
Must have copies of school info including current GPA, Class Rank, Test Scores.
Applicants may share awards, volunteerism, employment and recommendation letters.
Personal Reference forms from two non-family members (contact form below, upload any written documents)
Awarded funds may be used to assist with student expenses such as tuition, fees, books or room and board. Funds will be made payable directly to school of winner’s choice.
Norwood Park Chamber of Commerce Dollars for Scholars Program Awards
1. A total of three (3) scholarships will be awarded.
1st place will receive $2,000.
2nd place will receive $1,000 and
3rd place will receive $500.
2. Scholarships will be awarded May 27, 2024 and made payable any time after June 15, 2024. Upon receipt of definite proof of enrollment.
3. A committee comprised of officers and directors of the Norwood Park Chamber
Scholarship Committee reviews and evaluates all applications submitted.
4. A copy of the letter from the high school, college, university, or trade school
indicating the applicant’s acceptance into a program of study in the Fall of 2024 must be provided prior to disbursement of funds.
Directions
Please upload all documents at one time.
1. Most recent official high school transcript or most current grammar school report card
2. Proof of residency
3. Reference letters
4. Typed, double-spaced, 500-word essay on the following topic:
AI (artificial intelligence): How do you see this technology integrating into your upcoming education plans and goals? Will it impact your choice of school, major or class selection? How do you think this technology will impact your career choice? Do you see AI as a welcome opportunity, or are you skeptical that it may be used by "bad players?"