Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Incorporated
CEDA Mission Statement:
To work in partnership with communities to empower families and individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.
Community Action Promise:
Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live.
We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
A counseling, tutoring, and mentoring program for youth ages 11-27 no longer in a formal education system due to misdemeanors or minor felonies. Talent Search identifies needs and monitors education through a culturally enriching process.
The CEDA Board of Directors’ Charles David Hughes Graduate Scholarship recognizes outstanding graduate students with an interest in careers that make a significant contribution to society and not-for-profit organizations.
Charles David Hughes (CDH) Scholars will be awarded a one-time $1,000 scholarship that may be used to pursue a graduate degree in a public service related studies program at an accredited college or university of their choice. The CDH scholarship may be used to supplement benefits from the college or university a student plans to attend and fellowships from other foundations or organizations. Students may use the scholarship to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, room and board, and other college-related expenses.
Scholarship winner(s) will be selected based on the application, essay and letters of recommendation.
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(For Post-Secondary Education and Vocational Training)
CEDA through our Community Service Block Grant offers scholarships for post-secondary education at an accredited institution of higher education or vocational training in the State of Illinois for the 2013-2014 academic year. *Award must be used for the 2013 fall semester/quarter.
Scholarships range from $500-$3,000 to income-eligible residents of suburban Cook County who demonstrate academic achievement, career potential and educational motivation. Displaced and under employed workers, high school graduates (or equivalent), aspiring to higher education and employment are invited to apply.
Candidates must submit a complete scholarship application with all required documents and provide proof of residency and income eligibility (see income chart on flyer). Applications will be available on-line April 30, 2013 at www.cedaorg.net. Application deadline is Friday, June 14, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Additional documentation may be required.
Apply now and make your educational or vocational goals a reality!
2010 Dewey Ave., Lower Level
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: (847) 328-5166
1300 W. Northwest Highway
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Phone: (847) 392-2332
South Suburbs
1203 West End Avenue
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Phone: (708) 754-4575
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Harvey, IL 60411
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3518 West 139th Street
Robbins, IL 60472
Phone: (708) 371-1220
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6141 West Roosevelt Road
Cicero, IL 60804
Phone: (708) 222-3824
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Phone: (708) 458-2736
