The Chicago Public Library’s summer reader program used to be amazing but has lost its luster under the leadership under Mayor Rahm Emanuel. First of all, his name was added to the program last year which was a turn off […]
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2013 – 2014 Natalie Rose Puryear Scholarship for H.S. Seniors – Apply by June 14, 2013
The Natalie Puryear Community Leader (NPCL) scholarships are awarded to students in recognition of both academic excellence and community service. This memorial scholarship honors Chicago High School seniors who value public higher education and is offered through the generosity of […]
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2013 – 2014 RAY OF Illinois College Orientation Forum – June 7, 2013
The 2013 – 2014 Reclaim A Youth (RAY) OF Illinois College Orientation Forum will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at Victory Apostolic Church located at 20801 Matteson Ave, in Matteson, IL at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Jerald Henderson will be […]
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Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) Scholarship Fund – Apply by May 31, 2013
The Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) Scholarship Fund offers scholarship opportunities to any under-served student across the United States Please share. Scholarship Notification Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation APPLICATION DEADLINE is May 31, 2013 Eligibility Requirements Qualified applicants must be a high school senior, college student, and/or between the ages of 18-25, pursuing […]
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Bittersweet Victory: 4 CPS Schools Saved from Closings…For Now
According to the Sun-Times, four Chicago Public Schools will remain open. The fortunate institutions include: Mahalia Jackson on the South Side Marcus Garvey on the South Side Leif Ericson Elementary Scholastic Academy on the West Side George Manierre Elementary School […]
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