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

1
Previous Applicants
1
Previous Winners
$ 1
Awarded Annually
2024 PICU
Transfer Scholarship

Click on the categories to the right to learn more about eligibility and entry requirements. Email PICU Scholarship Chair, Austin McGrath, with any questions. Scholarship application is now live!

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.

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.

All entry requirements should be submitted together in one package to: 

Austin McGrath – PICU Scholarship Chair

picumail@gmail.com

Columbia College Chicago

600 s Michigan Avenue

Suite 301-I

Chicago, IL 60605

Applications and materials are due by June 3rd, 2024

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