How much funding does Successbuilders Scholarship Fund provide?

Successbuilders Scholarship Fund provides Up to $4,000 per student per year; average $1,000 per student in funding.

Successbuilders Scholarship Fund

River City Community Development Center

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Funding Amount

Up to $4,000 per student per year; average $1,000 per student

Deadline

May 15, 2027

402 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Successbuilders Scholarship Fund

Funder: River City Community Development Center

Geographic Scope: Chicago, IL (West Humboldt Park area)

Focus Areas: Post-secondary education support for students pursuing education beyond high school

Overview

River City offers financial assistance to eligible, accepted R CITY or River City scholars who are pursuing post-high school education. The fund supports students who need financial aid with costs associated with education beyond high school.

Eligible Programs

University undergraduate education
Bachelor's degree programs
Associate degree programs
Vocational school
Trade school
Apprenticeship programs
Graduate school

NOT covered: Professional certificate programs or professional designations

Eligible Expenses

Tuition
Books
Student fees while in school
Testing fees
Test preparation costs
Application fees
Other costs needed to get into school

Eligibility Criteria

Primary requirement: Demonstrated commitment to River City or R CITY over the past year
Must be a consistent attendee of services, church events, or participant in River City or R CITY programs
Includes current students in Harambee and Dreambuilders programs
Must first apply to the program before becoming eligible

Award Details

Maximum per student: $4,000 per year
Average award: $1,000 per student
Renewable: Yes, students can apply each year they are in school (must reapply annually)
Emergency requests: Considered on a case-by-case basis if funds available

Selection Criteria

Financial need, including access to other funding sources
Demonstrated commitment to advancing education
History of participation with River City or R CITY communities
Future goals and how education will be used for self, family, and community

Additional Support

Scholarship recipients can be paired with a mentor from River City or R CITY communities
Mentors provide counseling, advice, prayer, and support

Funding Goal

Organization aims to raise $10,000-$40,000 annually to award maximum scholarships to all applicants

Contact Information

Address: 3709 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Phone: 872-363-5018

Email: info@rcitycdc.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Complete application - Available in two formats:
- Online application portal
- Paper application (PDF) - submit to: 3709 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

2. Application Components:

### Applicant Information Section
- Full name (first, middle, last)
- Date of birth
- Current address (street, city, state, zip)
- Phone number
- Email address
- Parent/Guardian name, phone, and email

### Education Information
- High school name
- Dates attended (from/to years)
- Graduation status (yes/no, or current grade if not graduated)
- Name of school using scholarship funds
- Current or prospective major
- Previous scholarship history from River City (yes/no, with years and amounts if applicable)

### References (Required)
- School reference: name, email, phone
- River City reference: name, email, phone, and relationship at River City

### Financial Information

Expenses:
- Cost of tuition
- Cost of room and board
- Other costs (books, technology, transportation, etc.) with estimated amounts
- Narrative: Describe what you'll need to successfully complete your school year

Income:
- Amount of scholarships/grants (non-repayable financial aid)
- Amount of loans (repayable financial aid)
- Amount earned through employment (on-campus or other jobs)
- Any other income sources not listed
- Narrative: Describe how you are finding funds to pay for school

### Essay Requirement
- Length: 500-word personal essay
- Content: Outline your upcoming goals for the school year
- Focus areas: Select 3 of 6 areas below to emphasize:
- Educational
- Financial
- Personal
- Spiritual
- Relational
- Physical
- Submission options:
- Upload PDF file of essay
- Copy and paste essay directly into form

### Certification
- Certify that answers are true and complete to best of knowledge
- Acknowledge that false or misleading information may result in scholarship rescission
- Accept all application terms

3. Selection Process:
- Scholarship Committee reviews all applications
- Selected applicants interviewed individually by committee
- Recipients announced July 1 of each year

4. Timeline:
- Application deadline: May 15 annually
- Example: For fall scholarships, applications due May 15 of that year

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