2022 Norman G. Swenson Scholarship

The Cook County College Teachers Union shall present up to 14 $1,600 scholarship awards at its Annual Social Event. One student from each of the seven City Colleges of Chicago and one student from each of the seven suburban colleges will be eligible to receive a scholarship.

Eligibility: The awards are open to all current full-time students attending a community college represented by the Cook County College Teachers Union. All applicants must have previously completed at least 24 credit hours at the college with a grade point average of at least 3.0.

Application:

How to Apply:

1. The above application MUST be completed in full and signed by the applicant.

2. The applicant MUST submit the following documents with the application:

a. Official college transcript of courses taken and hours earned with college seal affixed.

b. A photocopy of the course schedule for the current term.

c. One letter of recommendation from a current Local 1600 college professor, college professional, or college staff

3. Letters from school, community, and/or workplace officials verifying & describing your participation in any of their organizations.

ALL MAILED APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT BY MAY 9, 2021 (POSTMARKED).

Send mailed applications to: Norman G. Swenson Scholarships c/o Cook County College Teachers Union 1901 W. Carroll Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60612

ALL EMAILED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 9th Send emailed applications to: Don Radtke, Chair dradtke2133@gmail.com