In support of the organization’s mission, PICU will grant a minimum of seven scholarships each year to community college transfer students looking to achieve their educational goals at one of our member institutions. Applicants will be considered for one of three $1,000 scholarships, or one of four $500 scholarships.
Eligibility
All candidates must:
- Be currently enrolled in an Illinois community college seeking to earn their first baccalaureate degree.
- Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at a community college.
- Submit an application for admission to one of the PICU member colleges or universities listed.
- Have a 3.0 Cumulative GPA or greater.
Entry Requirements
The following data are required from each candidate:
- A completed application form with signed Scholarship Agreement and Information Release.
- A personal statement of 500 – 700 words telling the committee about your background, your educational goals and how this scholarship will help you achieve these goals.
- An official community college transcript.*
*Official means directly from the community college either by mail or electronic delivery service; no scans, faxes or photocopies will be accepted.
Submission Deadline:
Spring Semester/Winter Quarter and Fall Semester/Quarter: June 1st
Electronic Submission:
Click the link below to fill out our online submission form.
Apply Online
Paper/Postal Submission:
All entry requirements should be submitted together in one package to:
Dorene Washington- PICU Scholarship Chair
Columbia College Chicago
600 s Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
This year, in recognition of the unfortunate closure of MacMurray College, we are offering a $1,000 scholarship to two students that can no longer attend MacMurray College and will be transferring to another PICU member institution.
Eligibility
All candidates must:
- Have been enrolled at MacMurray College at the time of the school’s closure.
- Submit an application for admission to one of the PICU member colleges or universities listed.
Entry Requirements
The following data are required from each candidate:
- A completed application form with signed Scholarship Agreement and Information Release.
- A personal statement of 200 words or less telling the committee about your future career goals and how this scholarship will help you to achieve them.
Submission Deadline:
- Applicants must submit by June 15th.
- Recipients will be notified by July 1st.
Electronic Submission:
Click the link below to fill out our online submission form.
Apply Online
Paper/Postal Submission:
All entry requirements should be submitted together in one package to:
Dorene Washington- PICU Scholarship Chair
Columbia College Chicago
600 s Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Other Scholarship Opportunities:
PICU receives information about outside scholarships from various sources. The following is a listing of some current outside scholarship opportunities. Click on a link to learn more.
PICU member institutions offer generous scholarships to transfer students based on academic merit as well as other criteria. Click here to view our member institutions.
