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2026 LTAA Scholarship Program

LANE TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC

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Funding Amount

More than $300,000 total across 35 scholarships

Deadline

April 11, 2026

4 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

2026 LTAA Scholarship Program

Overview: The Lane Tech Alumni Association Scholarship Program, established in 1985, awards scholarships to Lane Tech seniors. The 2026 program is offering thirty-five scholarships valued at more than $300,000. Over 40 years, the program has awarded $3.4 million to students.

    Geographic Scope

  • Eligibility: Spring 2026 graduates of Lane Tech High School (Chicago, IL)

    Purpose & Focus

    The program is dedicated to assisting high-potential students of Lane Tech to:
  • Get to and through high school successfully
  • Attend their best-fit colleges and universities
  • Minimize student debt

    Key Features

  • Students may apply for up to five (5) scholarships if they meet eligibility criteria
  • Each scholarship has unique criteria and requirements
  • Individual scholarships include: Ash, Aves, Barnickol, Blassick Memorial Tech, Coogan (English Excellence), Deelightful Expressions (Media-Film), Gunderson Family (First Generation to DePaul), Gunderson Family (First Generation Renewable), Gurolnick (Chemistry), Kabot (Art), Kolb (STEM for Women), Kubik Memorial (Business), Anthony Y.K. Lee Memorial (IIT), Coach Lewis (Cross Country/Track & Field), LTAA-Budzinski (Nursing), LTAA-Cook Memorial (Education), LTAA Emerging Leader, Maris, Sean Massura Memorial, Nottke (Business/Marketing), Ralph Olson (Natural Resources), Osilich (Tech), Precht (Social Change), Rozdolsky, Simanis-Laimins (Applied Arts), Mike Suttle (Wrestling), Veteran's Legacy (JROTC)

    Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a Spring 2026 graduate of Lane Tech
  • Must be able to self-advocate
  • Parental overreach may render application ineligible
  • Requirements vary by individual scholarship

    Contact Information

  • Lane Tech Counselor: Amy Carqueville, akcarquevill@cps.edu
  • LTAA Scholarship Committee: golanego@lanetechalumni.org
  • Phone: 1-773-935-9351

    Application Notes

  • Special deadline: Aves Scholarship applications due March 22, 2026 at 5pm
  • General deadline: April 11, 2026 at 5pm
  • Award announcement: May 2026

How to Apply

Application Process

#### Before Applying
1. Confirm eligibility: Must be a Spring 2026 graduate of Lane Tech
2. Review criteria carefully: Each scholarship has different requirements
3. Use personal email: Do NOT use CPS email address (will expire after graduation)
4. Use desktop/tablet: Application works best on laptops and tablets, not phones
5. Self-advocacy: Student must complete application; parental interference may jeopardize eligibility

#### Application Steps
1. Access the 2026 LTAA Scholarship Application form
2. Select which scholarship you are applying for from dropdown menu
3. Complete all required sections (see below)
4. Upload required documents in PDF format
5. Write personal essay responding to specific scholarship prompt
6. Review submission before final submission
7. Agree to attestation confirming accuracy and originality of work
8. Submit application

#### Required Information & Documents

Student Information

  • Full name (first, middle, last)

  • Primary and secondary personal email addresses (confirmed)

  • Date of birth

  • Gender

  • Ethnic background

  • Complete address

  • Primary and backup phone numbers

    • Family Information

  • Parent/guardian names and information (up to 2 parents)

  • Parent occupations and employers

  • First generation college student status (yes/no)

  • Number of siblings

  • Number of siblings in college/university

  • Sibling names and ages

    • Academic Information

  • Division

  • Expected graduation date

  • Unweighted GPA

  • Weighted GPA

  • ACT score (range 1-36)

  • Number of times ACT taken

  • Intended college major

  • College minor (if applicable)

  • Top 3 college/university choices

    • Required Documents

  • Complete 4-year transcript (PDF format, required)

  • Teacher/Faculty Letter of Recommendation (PDF format, required only if specified for specific scholarship)

    • - Letter should be from Lane Tech teacher/faculty who taught student in last 4 years
    - College letter of recommendation acceptable
    - Can be uploaded or emailed directly to GoLaneGo@LaneTechAlumni.org with student's full name in subject line
  • Resume (optional, PDF format)

    • Financial Information

  • FAFSA completion status (yes/no)

  • 529 Plan or education savings information (yes/no)

  • Financial Need Statement (required, specific narrative about family financial history and how scholarship would assist)

  • Student fee waivers received at Lane (yes/no; if yes, describe)

  • Financial Award List (required, specific list of other scholarships/financial aid with amounts)

  • Total estimated cost for up to 3 colleges (tuition, room & board, fees)

  • Financial Aid Offer Letters (PDF format for each college)

    • Skills & Abilities

  • Extracurricular Activity List (required, including clubs, hobbies, community service, leadership positions, awards)

  • Language proficiency/languages spoken

  • Work experience description

    • Essay & Supporting Materials

  • Personal Student Essay (required, prompt varies by scholarship)

    • - Essay prompt specific to each scholarship—student must read scholarship description carefully
    - Must be student's own work
  • Special Documents/Samples of Work (optional, up to 3 attachments)

    • - Art samples, writing samples, or other materials strengthening application
    - Up to 256 MB file size per attachment

    Application Submission

  • Comments (optional)

  • Attestation: Must acknowledge that all information is complete, accurate, and honestly presented; that essay and documents are student's own work; and authorization for LTAA Scholarship Committee to review all application materials

  • Student signature: Type full name to sign

  • Application date: Required

    • #### File Upload Requirements

  • PDF format only (maximum 256 MB per file)

  • Use first and last name only in filenames

  • No numbers or special characters in filenames

  • Multiple attachments supported (up to 3 for special documents)

    • #### Submission Deadline

  • General deadline: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM

  • Aves Scholarship deadline: Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM

  • Award announcement: May 2026

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    Fields of Work

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