SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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3 Scholarship Opportunities MORTON COLLEGE 3801 South Central Avenue Cicero, IL (708)

4 PARA INFORMACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL LLAME AL (708) , EXT CONTENT MORTON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES...1 Scholarships for Entering Freshmen and/or Current Students...2 Scholarships for Graduating/Transferring Students...6 Morton College Scholarship Application...7 Press Release Data Sheet...8 FINANCIAL AID Financial aid is available in the form of state, federal and institutional grants; loans; work-study; and scholarship opportunities. The Financial Aid Office coordinates these aid programs and assists students with the application process. Information on the following financial aid programs is available in the Financial Aid Office located in Room 205B or by contacting a Financial Aid advisor at (708) , Ext AYUDA FINANCIERA La ayuda financiera está disponible en forma de grants institucionales, estatales o federales; préstamos; opciones de trabajo-estudio; y oportunidades de becas. La Oficina de Ayuda Financiera coordina estos apoyos y ayuda a los estudiantes con el proceso de aplicación correspondiente. La información sobre estas oportunidades está disponible en la Oficina de Ayuda Financiera localizada en edificio B cuarto 205B, segundo piso. También pude llamar a nuestros asesores al (708) , Ext

5 MORTON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The deadline for submitting the Scholarship Application is March 10, Morton College and the Morton College Foundation sponsor, and provide funding, in the form of scholarships, grants, and awards listed in this booklet. The Morton College Foundation relies on the generosity of alumni, faculty, staff, private individuals, businesses, communities, and benevolent organizations for sustained financial support. Student financial assistance covers approved educational costs such as tuition, fees, books, and other expenses as directed by each donor. The award amounts represent the maximum monetary value to be awarded during the Fall and Spring semesters during the academic year. Students are responsible to meet the fund's eligibility criteria in order to receive financial support. The Morton College Financial Aid Scholarship Committee selects the recipient(s).meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee that an applicant will receive an award. Morton College and the Morton College Foundation reserve the right to suspend the presenting of an award. Descriptions of individual scholarship requirements are listed in the following pages. To qualify for one or more of these scholarships, please submit the application at the end of the packet along with any other required information to the Financial Aid Office. The application deadline for the scholarship application is March 10, APPLICATION PROCESS All applicants must submit the following items: An electronic FAFSA at and include Morton College school code A copy of the applicant s Social Security Card. A copy of the applicant and spouse s, if married, 2013 federal tax return. (If not required to file a tax return, submit documentation of 2013 untaxed income.) A copy of the parents 2013 federal tax return if the applicant is under 24 years old, unmarried and has no children. If 2013 tax returns are not complete, submit 2012 returns. Official high school or college transcript(s). If the applicant has never attended college, submit high school transcript only. Two letters of recommendation (sealed envelopes) from individuals (other than family) who know the applicant well (i.e., teacher, supervisor). Narrative statements from the applicant, describing their academic and career goals, and past experiences that have helped shape their character. Please read the list below to determine if any of the scholarships requires additional items. For the Health Scholarship, submit an essay entitled, Why I Would Like to Become a Health Career Professional. For the Olga Bush Scholarship, submit an essay entitled, How Morton College Has Impacted My Life. *All scholarship recipients are required to attend the Scholarship Convocation Ceremony on May 2, This information is accurate as of January 2014 and subject to change without notice. (PAGE 1)

6 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ENTERING FRESHMEN AND/OR CURRENT STUDENTS The deadline for submitting the Scholarship Application is March 10, LILLIAN MARY BAAR MEMORIAL Incoming full-time female freshman or 2nd year renewal recipient Pursuing a degree in business-related courses Financial need may be a determinate 2.5 minimum GPA. JOSEPH R. AND LIBBY A. VAVRA SCHOLARSHIP $1,500 Incoming sophomore Enrolled in Art or CAD Resident of Morton College District Financial need required Current Morton College student 2.5 minimum GPA ARTHUR J. KRYDA MEMORIAL Current Morton College student University transfer curriculum Pursuing degree in Physical Education or nursing preferred, but not limited Financial need will determine tie Community or school service will be considered Morton College District residency not required 3.0 minimum GPA CHARLES SLEZAK MEMORIAL Incoming full-time freshman One award to a 2014 Morton East graduate and one to a Morton West graduate 3.25 minimum GPA EDWIN G. MELICH MEMORIAL Full or par t- time incoming freshman or current student Must demonstrate financial need Community and/or school service considered 3.0 minimum GPA MORTON COLLEGE CLASSIFIED STAFF FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP $500 Completed Morton College GED Program and passed the GED exam Enrolled or plan to enroll in at least 6 credits (100 or above level) at Morton College Intend to earn an associate degree or certificate MORTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION $1,500 Incoming full-time freshman Community and/or school service considered 3.0 minimum GPA This information is accurate as of January 2014 and subject to change without notice. (PAGE 2)

7 MORTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION $1,500 Full- time student beginning sophomore coursework Community and/or school service considered 3.0 minimum GPA MARION COTTEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $500 Continuing Morton College student beginning sophomore coursework in the Physical Therapist Assistant program. Submit essay concerning Why I Chose the PTA Program. 2.5 minimum GPA WOMEN IN NEED GRANT (WIN) Up to $1,500 Full or part-time Must demonstrate financial need Morton College District resident NORMAN AND EVELYN SCAMAN SCHOLARSHIP Incoming freshman or current student Full or part-time student enrolled in a college-level program Must demonstrate financial need Community or school service will be considered 2.5 minimum GPA RUTH ECCLES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $500 Full-time - 10 credits or more Current Morton College student Must be enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant program 2.0 minimum GPA MORTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION FOUNDERS SCHOLARSHIP $500 Full or part-time student beginning sophomore coursework Community or school service will be considered 3.0 minimum GPA DENNY JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUNG WRITERS $500 Incoming freshman or current student Full or part-time student 2.5 minimum GPA CHICO CARRASQUEL SCHOLARSHIP Full-time student Must be on the Morton College baseball team 2.5 minimum GPA ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM FOUNDATION FOR ILLINOIS HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION $800 Full or part-time incoming freshman or current student Resident of Illinois Enrolled in health care program Must demonstrate financial need This information is accurate as of January 2014 and subject to change without notice. (PAGE 3)

8 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ENTERING FRESHMEN AND/OR CURRENT STUDENTS The deadline for submitting the Scholarship Application is March 10, WALTER R. & DELORES B. BLISS SCHOLARSHIP $1,500 Nursing or Music curriculum Enrolled full-time Maintain 2.75 GPA Must demonstrate financial need ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL POLICE ASSOCIATION POLICE UNION #1 Majoring in Law Enforcement Berwyn resident Maintain 2.5 GPA Demonstrate financial need NORM STRUMILLO ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP $750 - two awards Currently enrolled Participant of a Mor ton Colleg e intercollegiate athletic team Cicero Resident Maintain 2.5 GPA LIBBY A. VAVRA GED AWARD Incoming freshmen after GED completion Resident of Morton College District Must demonstrate financial need Full or part-time status BERWYN FIREFIGHTERS UNION #506 Majoring in Fire Sciences or Emergency Medical Technician Berwyn resident Maintain 2.5 GPA Demonstrate financial need RICHARD NEWSON WRITING AWARD $300 Amount determined by interest earned Currently enrolled Morton College students Writing awards given in: Journalism, Short Story, Essay and Poetry H E N RY A N D M A R I E VA I S S C H O L A R S H I P Amount varies Current or potential member of a Morton Colleg e intercollegiate athletic team Enrolled full-time at Morton College 2.0 G.P.A. Letter of recommendation by a Morton Colleg e head coach required V E T E R A N S S C H O L A R S H I P $1,500 per year ($750 tuition per semester) Resident of Morton College District full-time enrollment (min. 12 semester credit hours) Maintain a 2.5 GPA Minimum two years active ser vice in U.S. military with Honorable discharge Separation For m DD214 is required documentation with initial application This information is accurate as of January 2014 and subject to change without notice. (PAGE 4)

9 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING/TRANSFER STUDENTS The deadline for submitting the Scholarship Application is March 10, ROBERT P. SLIVOVSKY SCHOLARSHIP Graduating student transfer ring to a four-year institution Must be an athlete or student manager at Morton College 2.5 minimum GPA OLGA H. BUSH MEMORIAL Up to $3,000 Graduating student transfer ring to a four-year institution Completion of 45 hours (minimum) at Morton College 3.25 minimum GPA MORTON COLLEGE FOUNDATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD $500 Graduating MC students Awarded to only 1 recipient with the highest GPA in each category: University Transfer Program Personal/Public Service Area Health Occupations Area Industrial/Technical Program Business/Finance Area This information is accurate as of January 2014 and subject to change without notice. (PAGE 5)

10 OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS The following scholarships require a separate application available in the Financial Aid Office, Room 205B. H O P E S C H O L A R S H I P 3.0 G.P.A. Not eligible to applied for financial aid Continuing Morton College student or transfer student Mor ton Colleg e District resident Enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester I RV I N G J. V E S E LY S C H O L A R S H I P F U N D $1, 500 Incoming Freshmen 2.5 G.P.A. Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester I RV I N G J. V E S E LY S C H O L A R S H I P F U N D $1, 500 Sophomore or continuing student who has earned 30 credits or more 2.5 G.P.A. Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester *UPS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP Full/Part-time incoming or current students 3.0 minimum GPA Community and school service involvement *ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Full/ Par t time incoming students 3.25 minimum GPA Resident of Morton College District Test into college-level Math and English High school graduating class of 2014 *LEADERSHIP AND TALENT AWARD PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP Enroll in a Associate Degree program at Morton College Demonstrate special talent in their respective area 2.0 minimum GPA CHICAGOLAND REGIONAL COLLEGE PROGRAM (CRCP) Helps students attending a CRCP partner college reduce debt. Students work as part-time packagehandlers at UPS in Hodgkins, receive tuition assistance and a $ monthly educational allowance. Qualified veterans earn a paycheck and a $ educational allowance. To learn more, visit This information is accurate as of January 2014 and subject to change without notice. (PAGE 6)

11 MORTON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION The deadline for submitting the Scholarship Application is March 10, Name: Last First M.I. Address: Street City State Zip Code Home Phone: Work Phone: Ethnic Origin: Name of High School: Household Size: Social Security Number: Month/Year of Graduation: Number of Students in College: High school/college extracurricular activities and community service: (Tear Along Doted Line) I think I am particularly qualified for the following scholarship(s): Expected Program of Study at Morton College: Check all that apply: I will transfer to (a 4-year College/University) for Fall 2014 and pursue a bachelor s degree in. I have met with a Morton College Transfer Advisor to discuss an appropriate academic plan. I am currently enrolled at Morton College. During the school year I plan to enroll for: 12 or more credit hours (full-time) 9-11 credit hours (3/4-time) 6-8 credit hours (half-time) 5 or less credit hours (less than half-time) I am currently a recipient of the following Morton College Scholarship(s):. I am a Veteran. I plan to enroll in a music class in the academic year. I am or my parent is a member of the union. (Proof attached) I am not currently enrolled at Morton College, but plan to enroll for Fall I am currently a high school student. I certify that the information provided on this application is complete and accurate. I certify that the required essays are self-written. Applicant s Signature: Detach and return this application to: (Refer to page 1 for required documentation) Morton College Financial Aid Office, Room 205B 3801 South Central Avenue Cicero, IL (PAGE 7)

12 PRESS RELEASE DATA SHEET Name: Last First M.I. Address: Street City State Zip Code Name of High School: High School Honors / Extracurricular Activities: Academic Program at Morton College: (Tear Along Doted Line) Career Goals: If you are currently a Morton College student, please complete this portion of the form. College or university you will attend during the academic year: Major Course of Study: Major College Honors (Academic and Extracurricular): Thank you for your completion of this form. The information will be used to prepare press releases to the local media. Detach and return this application to: (Refer to page 1 for required documentation) Morton College Financial Aid Office, Room 205B 3801 South Central Avenue Cicero, IL (PAGE 8)