Greater East St. Louis Community Fund Scholarships

The Greater East St. Louis Community Fund is offering scholarships for up to 4 years of college study to eligible high school seniors who are residents of East St. Louis or Brooklyn, Illinois.
Eligibility:

  • Must be a high school senior
  • Must be a resident of East St. Louis or Brooklyn, Illinois
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • High school GPA of 2.75 or greater
  • Be accepted by an accredited, nonprofit, college or university

All freshman applicants who are eligible and approved will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Some applicants may be approved for a multi-year scholarship beyond the freshman year. If approved for a multi-year scholarship, applicants are required to maintain a GPA of 2.75 and full-time enrollment to receive additional scholarship awards. Beyond the freshman year, if the applicant has a GPA of 3.25 or above, they may be eligible for a higher scholarship award of up to $4,000 depending upon their school classification.

More information here

Questions? Contact scholarships@greaterestlfund.org

Donor
Greater East St. Louis Community Fund
Award
$1,000- $4,000, some are renewable up to 4 years (depending on GPA)
Deadline
04/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. How old will you be on the application deadline date of April 15, 2025?
  2. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Full Name
  3. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Home Phone Number
  4. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Cell Phone Number
  5. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Current Employer
  6. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Occupation or Title
  7. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Full Name
  8. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Home Phone Number
  9. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Cell Phone Number
  10. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Current Employer
  11. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Occupation or Title
  12. Where will you live during the academic year for which you are applying?
  13. ESSAY: Describe how you have overcome special circumstances to meet your high school goals. This may include physical conditions, disability, or family instability. UPLOAD your response in a Word or PDF document.
  14. What college do you plan to attend next year? If undecided, list your top two choices to which you have applied. You must submit a copy of your acceptance letter before final scholarship consideration is given.
    • a. Name of College
    • b. Address, City & State
    • c. Accepted by Institution?
  15. Financial Aid
    • Are you applying for financial aid at the college you plan to attend?
    • If no, please explain.
  16. Please upload an acceptance letter from one college to which you have applied and been accepted. This does not have to be your first choice school. We simply want to see that you have started the application process.
  17. How did you learn about this scholarship?
  18. Share with us your college goals and your professional goals and how college will prepare you for future professional goals. UPLOAD your response in a Word or PDF document.
  19. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  20. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL SECOND RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  21. Upload your 2025-2026 FAFSA Submission Summary.
  22. Upload a copy of a current utility bill (not older than 90 days) which verifies your East St. Louis or Brooklyn residency.
  23. Please upload a recent photo of yourself. Make sure it is a professional looking headshot.
  24. In person interviews may be required. What is the best time to reach you to schedule the interview?
  25. What is the best phone number to contact you?
  26. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I authorize The Greater East St. Louis Community Fund and its partners to examine, verify and discuss my academic and/or financial records and other information which applies this application. I also understand that an unsigned or incomplete application will make me ineligible for consideration for an award. I certify to The Greater East St. Louis Community Fund that all information here is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and that I understand that the Committee makes the decision regarding my participation in this program, in reliance upon the truth and correctness of the information I provide.
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