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HIAS Chicago Graduate Application

We invite you to apply for a HIAS Chicago Graduate Scholarship. The 2012 scholarship application period is November 14, 2011 through February 17, 2012.

HIAS Chicago Scholarship Criteria

Those eligible to apply must meet the following criteria:

The applicant must be a Jewish immigrant to the United States who:

  • Immigrated with his or her family at any time with the assistance of HIAS Chicago, or
  • Applied for Permanent Residency (i.e. a “Green Card) or Citizenship with the assistance of HIAS Chicago between January 1, 2001 and the present, and
  • Must have lived in the United States for a minimum of 2 years
  • Can demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, assistance to the community, and a well thought out educational plan.
  • Is currently enrolled, or accepted for enrollment in:
    • Professional study in one of the helping professions for the Benton Bernstein Scholarships
    • A graduate level program for the Career Enhancement Scholarships

Due to the limitations of available funds, former winners of HIAS Chicago scholarships are not eligible to receive the same category of award.

If you have questions about your eligibility, we encourage you to contact HIAS Chicago before you apply.

In cooperation with Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) & Jewish Vocational Services (JVS), scholarship applicant finalists will be interviewed and candidates will be selected by a jury of community members & professional staff. Applicants who are chosen as finalists in the competition must also be available to participate in an in-person interview. All awards will be granted during a special HIAS Chicago scholarship ceremony in May, 2012.

The following 5 items are required for a complete application to our Scholarship competition:

  1. The completed “HIAS Chicago 2012 Graduate Scholarship Application.”
  2. An essay, approximately one-page in length, which describes your immigration experience, and the effect that immigration has had upon your life, as well as a description of your educational and professional aspirations.
  3. Budget Worksheet.
  4. A copy of your family’s most recent tax return (2011 if filed, 2010 if not), or an explanation of why your family was not required to file income taxes. If you are currently financially dependent upon your parents, please send us a copy of their tax return. If you are financially independent, only your own tax return is required.
  5. An official school transcript that includes your most current GPA.

Please note: If you are invited to an in-person interview, you must also bring two sealed letters of recommendation from your school faculty/counselors or community activity supervisors.

If you meet the eligibility criteria, we invite you to apply. Be sure to include all the application documents. The closing deadline for receipt of applications will be February 17, 2012. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

There are 3 ways to apply:

Congratulations on your decision to continue your education. Please accept the good wishes of all the board and staff of HIAS Chicago for your continued success.

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