Scholarships
Human Services Major
30 Hrs. Community Service

Scholarship Name:
Volunteers in Action Scholarship (G529)

Source of Support:
Volunteers in Action, an organization that provided a framework to meet the needs of the community with dedicated volunteers for charitable organizations within DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties

Award Amount:
2 @ 1,000

Deadline:
May 1, 2010

Purpose:
To provide financial assistance for students pursuing a career that will contribute to the social welfare of our community, including human services, health care, the ministry, and other related professions

Requirements:
• Enrolled minimum 12 credit hours per semester
• Maintain cumulative 3.0 GPA
• Resident of DuPage, Kane, Kendall or Will counties
• Document participation in volunteer services at least 30 hours per year
• Must be pursuing a degree in the field of human services, health care, the ministry, or a related service field
• Submit statement on career goals, volunteer experience, how and why you became involved
• File 2010-11 FAFSA. C.O.D. must receive information electronically by deadline date

Terms:
• To be used for tuition, fees and books and related educational expenses at C.O.D. beginning Fall Semester 2009
• May be renewed for second year if criteria are met

Apply at:
Financial Aid Office - SRC 2050

2010-2011 Scholarship Application (60 Kb PDF)

Revised 02/16/10