The program is closed at this time. You may return to this site in the spring of 2011 to access the program guidelines and application form for the 2011 program.
ABOUT THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST
For 95 years, The Chicago Community Trust has connected the generosity of donors with the needs of the community by making grants to organizations working to improve metropolitan Chicago. With assets of $1.5 billion, the Trust made grants of more than $110 million in 2009. From strengthening community schools to assisting local art programs, from building health centers to helping lives affected by violence, the Trust works to enhance the Chicago region.
THE PROGRAM
The Chicago Community Trust established the William J. Cook Scholarship Fund to assist male high school seniors from Cook County, Illinois who plan to continue their education in college programs. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited four-year institution of the student's choice.
This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. Scholarship Management Services is the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability or national origin.