Scholarship
Treasurer's High School Scholarship Essay Contest
Chicago City Treasurer's Office
$1,000–$1,500✓ Link verified Jul 23
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Award
$1,000–$1,500
Eligibility
Illinois
Grades
12th grade
Essay required
Yes
Eligibility & requirements
Must be a Chicago high school senior with outstanding academic achievement or community involvement; essay on topic related to Black History Month, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, or Native American Heritage Month.
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