"My goal is to achieve a vocational certificate in business accounting. It's given me opportunities for the future. I have possibilities now. I have a lot more choices to do what I want to do."
— Carlene Foster
DMK Scholar
For Scholars
Never dreamed you could go to college?
Well, start dreaming
The Daniel M. Kerrane Jr. Foundation wants to help make your dreams of going to college come true by giving you a scholarship to attend one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
Worried that you won't qualify because your grades aren't very good? Don't let that stop you from applying to our program. DMK is looking for eligible CPS students* who may not have straight A's but who are committed to working hard and who want a chance to get a college degree.
Do you want to be part of a scholarship program that not only pays for your tuition and other educational costs but also provides you with individual attention and personalized support? Do you want to take advantage of a great opportunity to get a degree that will enable you to get a good job when you graduate, or, transfer on to a BA program** If so, apply to be a DMK scholar today.
While every DMK scholar is different and has his or her unique life story, all of our scholars have these traits in common:
- Have a willingness to learn
- The desire to take advantage of all of the school and community resources
available to them - The ability to communicate effectively
- Are passionate about giving back to their community and to society.
Please take the time to let us get to know you. Apply Today.
* Please note you must have completed the FAFSA (financial aid) application to be eligible for this scholarship program.
** We also help fund BA degrees for continuing students!