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CrossWord Cafe Scholarship

Crossword Cafe

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

$1,000 ($500 per semester for two years)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
September 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Individuals

Geography

  • Illinois

Overview

The CrossWord Cafe in Chillicothe, Illinois offers a scholarship to a current graduate. The award is $1,000, paid as $500 per semester for two years if the recipient continues to meet the qualifications.

Applicants provide their current GPA and the college, university or programme they have been accepted into, and attach an essay of under 700 words covering three questions: how the CrossWord Cafe has affected you and your family, what career path you plan to pursue, and why you should be chosen for this scholarship.

How to Apply

Complete the application form on the CrossWord Cafe scholarship page. You will need your name, email, phone number and address, your current GPA, the college, university or programme you have been accepted into, and an essay file of under 700 words addressing the three essay questions. Attach the essay to the form before submitting.

The CrossWord Cafe is at 947 N Second Street, Chillicothe, IL 61523; phone (309) 274-9492.

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What Crossword Cafe actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$198K
Median grant
$198K
  • 100% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, where this grant's project is located.
  • Top recipient cities: Chillicothe, IL.

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Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Project Locations

  • IL
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