Who Can Apply: The objective of the Zakat Chicago Empowerment Scholarship (ZCES) Program is to enable Zakat-eligible Muslim students with a desire and potential to acquire or enhance their qualifications and thereby become financially self-sufficient but who lack financial resources to achieve their goals. ZCES will support students who meet the scholarship criteria by … [Read more...] about Zakat Chicago Empowerment Scholarship 2026 (Deadline: October 31, 2026)
Scholarships
2027 Therapist Impact Fund: Legacy Loan Relief (Deadline: February 1, 2027)
Who Can Apply: At BetterHelp, championing well-being includes supporting the therapists who make greater access to care possible. This year's iteration of the Therapist Impact Fund centers on women's mental health and The Permission Project. Through The Permission Project, BetterHelp is helping women recognize, question, and rewrite the unwritten rules they've been … [Read more...] about 2027 Therapist Impact Fund: Legacy Loan Relief (Deadline: February 1, 2027)
Kenneth R. Vessey Jr. Robotics Scholarship 2027 (Deadline: February 23, 2027)
Who Can Apply: Kenneth R. Vessey Jr. was a talented engineer with Underwriters Laboratories. He was widely respected for his encyclopedic knowledge of industrial and workplace safety practices. Mr. Vessey loved working as a FIRST safety advisor and was a treasured mentor for team 3624. He was excited about spreading STEM education through practical experience and was … [Read more...] about Kenneth R. Vessey Jr. Robotics Scholarship 2027 (Deadline: February 23, 2027)
Balbina Ferrufino De Soto Scholarship for Latina Nurses (Deadline: March 31, 2027)
Who Can Apply: Balbina Ferrufino de Soto (1972-2025) was a devoted mother, a cherished community member, and a woman whose life was defined by compassion, generosity, and unwavering kindness. She touched the lives of everyone she met through her warmth, selflessness, and quiet strength. A native of Bolivia, Balbina immigrated to the United States at the age of twenty … [Read more...] about Balbina Ferrufino De Soto Scholarship for Latina Nurses (Deadline: March 31, 2027)
2027 Dawson Cade Wilcox Memorial Scholarship (Deadline: March 11, 2027)
Who Can Apply: Dawson Wilcox was a beloved son who was taken from the world too soon but is remembered for his kindness and his many interests. Dawson was a true scholar-athlete who was fascinated by philosophy, law, political science and academic pursuits. He also had a love and strong talent for skateboarding. Dawson succeeded in both realms of his life, demonstrating … [Read more...] about 2027 Dawson Cade Wilcox Memorial Scholarship (Deadline: March 11, 2027)