CrossWord Cafe Scholarship
Funding Amount
$1,000 ($500/semester for two years)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Other requirements
- Current graduate
- Must meet qualification requirements
- Must maintain satisfactory academic standing
- Focus Areas: General scholarship for graduates; preference given to those with connection to Cross.
Overview
The CrossWord Cafe is proud to announce the CrossWord Cafe Scholarship for a current graduate.
Duration: Two years (if qualifications are met)
Geographic Scope: Chillicothe, Illinois area
Eligibility:
- Current graduate
- Must meet qualification requirements
- Must maintain satisfactory academic standing
Focus Areas: General scholarship for graduates; preference given to those with connection to CrossWord Cafe
Contact Information:
- Address: 947 N Second Street, Chillicothe, IL 61523
- Phone: (309) 274-9492
- Website: crosswordcafe.net
Background: CrossWord Cafe is a community organization in Chillicothe, Illinois that offers support and resources to students and families.
How to Apply
Application Process
Required Materials:
- Completed application form with the following information:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Phone Number
- Address
- City
- Current GPA
- College/University/Program accepted into
- Essay Submission: Submit ONE essay under 700 words addressing ALL of the following topics:
- How has the CrossWord Cafe impacted you and/or your family?
- What career path do you plan on pursuing?
- Why should you be chosen for this scholarship?
- Essay must be attached to the form submission
Submission Format: Online form submission at crosswordcafe.net/scholarship/
Note: Keep in mind all above-mentioned requirements for consideration for this scholarship.
What Crossword Cafe actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $198K
- Median grant
- $198K
- By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Chillicothe, IL.
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