Dr. Michael Horowitz & Dr. Jeannie Gutierrez Immigrant / First Generation Scholarship Program

Geographic Scope: Available to students across TCS Education System communities (The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Pacific Oaks College & Children's School, The Colleges of Law, Saybrook University, Kansas Health Science University, University of Western States, and Vancouver Partnership and Learning Centre)

Focus Areas:

• Supporting first-generation students (undergraduate and graduate)
• Supporting immigrant students pursuing higher education in the United States

Award Information:

• Annual financial grants awarded to eligible scholars
• Over $130,000 awarded to date since program inception
• Recipients have pursued careers in government, nursing, law, and finance

Eligibility Criteria:

• Undergraduate students: Parents have not received college degrees
• Graduate students: Parents have not received advanced degrees
• Immigrant students: First in their family to pursue higher education in the United States
• Assessment factors: Academic standing, prior community involvement, demonstrated intent to prioritize community impact during education and beyond

Program Founders:

• Dr. Michael Horowitz, President of TCS Education System (clinical psychologist, first-generation college student)
• Dr. Jeannie Gutierrez, Ph.D. (clinical psychologist, first-generation college student)

Notable Past Recipient:

• Duyen "Lulu" Tran - JD from The Colleges of Law (December 2020), working in human rights law supporting victims of sexual assault and domestic violence

Contact Information:

• TCS Education System
• 203 N LaSalle St., Suite #1900, Chicago, IL 60601
• Phone: 312-379-1699
• Website: tcsedsystem.edu

Application Process

Detailed application instructions were not provided in the available website content. However, based on the program overview:

• Applicants are assessed on multiple criteria including:
  • Academic standing
  • Prior community involvement
  • Demonstrated intent to prioritize community impact during education and beyond
  • Eligibility status (first-generation or immigrant status)

Recommended Next Steps:
Contact TCS Education System directly for specific application procedures, deadlines, and required materials:

• Phone: 312-379-1699
• Address: 203 N LaSalle St., Suite #1900, Chicago, IL 60601
• Website: tcsedsystem.edu