City Colleges of Chicago Star Scholar Award
A scholarship just for City Colleges of Chicago transfer students
A supportive campus, a smooth transfer and an award that helps you start strong.
If you are transferring to Eastern from City Colleges of Chicago and you are part of the Star Scholar program, this award is designed to make your next step even more affordable.
Each year, EIU awards up to five Star Scholar Awards to CCC students. These awards are offered on a first come, first served basis, so the earlier you complete your application and send in all your transcripts, the better your chances.
What you can receive
- Students selected for the Star Scholar Award will receive $1,000 per year for up to two years at EIU.
- This award stacks with your other financial aid, so it adds right on top of any grants or scholarships you already qualify for. If you meet the requirements for our Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarships, you can receive those too.
Who is eligible?
To be considered for the Star Scholar Award, you will need to:
- Complete your Associate degree at City Colleges of Chicago as a Star Scholar
- Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Be admitted to EIU and send all college transcripts by March 15
- Maintain a 2.5 GPA at EIU to renew the award for your second year