Outreach Services

URBAN YOUTH

Urban Connection Project has a strong commitment to helping youth. We believe that in order to build strong communities, we need to make viable and lasting investments into our youth. Therefore Urban Connection has made a pledge to support underserved youth in the pursuit of higher education.

The agency sponsors the following annual programs that are designed to help inspire and mentor youth:

Fall Youth Fair

Urban Connection Youth Fairs provide youth with the opportunity to participate in free workshops around careers, enrolling into college, self-estem building, and anti violence.

Spring College Tours

Urban Connection Project also sponsors college tours that will allow youth and an accompanying guardian to visit colleges and universities. Some tours include out of state visits.

Scholarships

Urban Connection Project sponsors an Urban Youth Scholarship that is designed to absorb some of the financial burden youth incur in college. Scholarship funding range from books and tuition assistance. Limited scholarships are available (contingent on funding) during Fall and Spring Semesters.

To qualify for a scholarship, send a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope to the following address:

Urban Connection Project
Urban Scholarships
P. O Box 42855
Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805

Include a one page letter (may be handwritten or typed) explaining your career aspiration and why you need funding assistance. At the bottom of your letter, please include your full legal name, age, address, telephone, school, and the semester for which you are applying for (Spring or Fall). Applicant must provide proof of current enrollment (university or school letter, unofficial transcripts, or course schedule). For early reply, applicant may also provide an email address.

All awards are paid directly to schools on behalf of students and are not eligible for cash refunds. Applicants receiving awards will have to sign an award agreement letter and provide additional information for payments. See selection criteria below:

Selection Criteria

Eligibility

Documentation

Scholarship Solicitation Letter

• Applicant is currently enrolled in an accredited university, college, or vocational program

• Applicant is between the ages of 16 -24

• Applicant is not on academic probation

• Applicant met application deadline (below)

• Applicant provided a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope

• Applicant provide proof of enrollment

For Selected Applicants only:

• Selected Applicants signed award agreement letter by due date

• Applicant provided a clear, legible letter

• Applicant provided full legal name, address, telephone number, age, and school

• Applicant indicated the semester for which they are applying for assistance

• Applicant explained career aspirations

• Applicant explained why they needed funding

Deadlines for applying:

December 1st for Spring Awards

March 1st for Fall Awards

Applicant who meet eligibility criteria need not apply again. Applications will remain on file for future opportunities.

Office Location:
10824 S. Halsted St.
Ste 104
Chicago, IL 60637

Correspondence Address:
P.O. Box 42855
Evergreen Park, IL 60805

Office Number:
773-468-6646