More Just and Equitable Ways Forward Grant

Thank you for pursuing your desire to create change in our society! We are excited to review your More Just and Equitable Ways Forward (MJEWF) Grant application and better understand your vision. Please consider the following before applying:

Scholars are expected to demonstrate specifically how their idea will benefit the greater Chicago Scholars community.
Scholars must submit a detailed budget proposal for all expenses related to the proposed experience.
MJEWF grant applications may be submitted on a rolling basis through June 30th, 2023.
Scholars may submit an individual and/or group grant application.
All grant award winners must take part in a capstone interview at the completion of their experience.
Scholars must be enrolled in an undergraduate program. Scholars who have graduated or enrolled in graduate school are not eligible to apply. Therefore, a copy of the unofficial transcript is required to apply.

If you have any questions please email Corderius at ccowans@chicagoscholars.org before applying. Good luck!

Background Information

First Name:

Last Name:

Preferred/Chosen Name:

Personal Email:

Campus Email:

Cell Phone:

Other Phone (optional):

Chicago Scholars Class Year:

Current GPA:

While there is no GPA requirement and this will not affect your application, we ask to get an idea of current academic status and provide additional support if needed.

Anticipated Graduation Date/Year:

Major(s):

Minor(s):

Attach your unofficial transcript to confirm your current enrollment. A screenshot of your unofficial transcript is acceptable. Be sure to include your name in the attachment.

Acceptable formats: .jpg, .png, PDF

More Just and Equitable Ways Forward Grant Proposal

Please use 100-500 words to respond to the following prompts:

Please describe your project idea. Consider sharing your rationale for pursuing this idea. What inspired you? What do you hope the outcome will be?

Why is this specific experience meaningful to you? How do the goals or mission of this opportunity align with your personal and/or professional interests?

Please share any potential stakeholders or partners that you are considering being involved in this opportunity. Additionally, name their respective contribution to this opportunity.

Financial Information

Please provide us with an itemized budget for the amount you are requesting for this Social Justice, Civic Engagement, and/or Leadership Engagement project opportunity. Take some time to investigate all the costs associated with the opportunity. You will not receive funding for items not included in this budget. Be specific with each line item. We would rather you have more individual items listed than have generalized a few.

Please see the sample budget below for your reference:

Item: Event Photographer/Videographer Deposit Cost: $250 Date: 11/7/2022
Item: Event Venue Cost: $3,000 Date: 12/1/2022
Item: Catered Food for Event Cost: $1,200 Date: 12/1/2022
Item: Award Presentation Check Cost: $66.25 Date: 12/1/2022

Budget Item

Item:

Cost:

Date Needed:

If additional information is needed regarding any aspect of your application you can upload it here: