Scholarships

Transfer

Scholarships

In support of the organization’s mission, PICU will grant a minimum of seven one-time scholarships each year to community college transfer students looking to achieve their educational goals at one of our member institutions. Fall applicants will be considered for one of two $1,000 scholarships, one of two $750 or one of three $500 scholarships. Spring applicants will be considered for one of two $500 scholarships.

We want to help you achieve your transfer goals!

Fall

Spring

$1,000

Awarded to 2 applicants

$750

Awarded to 2 applicants

$500

Awarded to 3 applicants

$500

Awarded to 2 applicants

You could be 

one of the

Previous Applicants
1
Previous Winners
1
Awarded Annually
$ 1
2025 PICU
Transfer Scholarship

Click on the categories to the right to learn more about eligibility and entry requirements. Email our PICU President, Wendy Downing, with any questions. Application opens February 17th.

All candidates must:

  • Have a 3.0 Cumulative GPA or greater.
  • Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at a community college.
  • Be currently enrolled in an Illinois community college seeking to earn their first baccalaureate degree.
  • Submit an application for admission to one of the PICU member colleges or universities listed.

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.
  • A PDF or word document that lists extracurricular, work, and/or volunteer experiences and provides a brief description of each experience.
  • An unofficial community college transcript in PDF format.*

*Winners will be asked to submit an official transcript to PICU

All questions regarding the application and scholarship can be directed to:

Devin Perjak – Scholarship Chair

picumail@gmail.com

Applications and materials are due by June 2nd, 2025. 

Your application, essay, activities, and official transcripts must all be submitted by the above date to be considered. There will be no exceptions. 

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