CTU Foundation Scholarship Form 2026
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Part 1: Student Information
First Name
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Middle Initial
Last Name
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Student Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Student Email Address
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Which race or ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.)
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American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian / Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Hispanic
White / Caucasian
Other
Name of High School Attending
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Address of High School
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Expected Date of Graduation
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Name of Parent/Guardian
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Parent/Guardian Email Address
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example@example.com
Parent/Guardian Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Name and school (and contact information if possible) of your favorite educator.
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Click the following scholarship award to submit required application documents.
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CTUF Academic Scholarship Award (Regular)
CTUF Academic Scholarship Award (Vocational)
CTUF Academic Scholarship Award (Special Education)
Karen GJ Lewis, NBCT, Scholarship Award (Future Teacher)
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CTUF Academic Scholarship
Is your Parent/Guardian a CTU member?
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Yes
Yes, Retired Member
No, then you are not eligible for this scholarship.
School Where Parent/Guardian is assigned or formerly worked at?
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CTU Member School Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
1. Transcript
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2. Extracurricular activities record
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3. List of all monetary scholarships or awards received. (Write “none” if no awards have been received.)
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4. Applicant’s work employment record, including type of work, approximate number of years, approximate hours per week. (Write “none” if applicant has no employment record.)
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5. A 500 word or less, typed statement from applicant on “What I hope to gain from a postsecondary education.”
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6. Statement of recommendation from a teacher, dean, counselor or other school educator.
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7. For special education only—proof of enrollment in a special education program from a teacher, dean, counselor or administrator.
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Ready to submit your academic scholarship application?
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Yes
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Would you identify your race as Black or African American?
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Yes
No
Academic Activities
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Community Service Activities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Group Collaboration or Leadership Activities
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Honors/Awards/Recognitions
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Copy of Official Transcript
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Recommendation Letter #1 - Letter that addresses the candidate’s dedication to community service
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Recommendation Letter #2 - Letter that addresses the candidate’s academic abilities.
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Proof of acceptance to an accredited not-for-profit, public or private American college or university of education.
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Personal Essays
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Ready to submit your KGJL scholarship application?
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Yes
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CTUF Scholarship Attestation
I hereby apply for a Chicago Teachers Union Foundation scholarship award, I attest everything I have stated in any part of this application is true and correct and agree to abide by the decision of the CTU Scholarship Committee. I understand that the decision of the CTU Scholarship Committee is final.
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Yes
No
Student Signature (Please Type Full Name)
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Parent/Guardian Signature (Please Type Full Name)
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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