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Scholarship Program

The DMK scholarship program awards "last dollar" funding which pays for the costs associated with  obtaining a two-year degree and also an educational support system that provides resources and structure for each student.

The Financial Component

• DMK covers any remaining tuition/fee costs after governmental resources are exhausted. Each scholar must apply for financial aid. 
• DMK provides up to $750 per semester in supplemental funds to cover the cost of books, school supplies, transportation, and other living expenses.
  

Educational Support

Through our  personalized educational support program, DMK Scholars are assisted with both personal and academic issues, helping students successfully navigate the world of higher education. Our scholarship program includes the following components:

• Academic Advising: each scholar is paired with a college adviser at his or her school. Advisers assist with academic issues and can refer scholars to appropriate campus and community resources.
• DMK Advising: Program coordinators  work closely with scholars to assist with academic issues like job counseling, transferring to four-year schools, and the financial aid process.
• Programs/Seminars: Scholars are required to attend a pre-semester orientation that addresses study skills and testing techniques. These orientations provide real world strategies for meeting the demands of college, from reading a syllabus to talking with professors about course material.
• Tutoring: college advisers work in partnership with program staff to coordinate tutoring for students at each of their schools. If the colleges do not provide adequate tutoring, DMK pays for private tutoring.
• Mentoring: DMK facilitates mentoring connections by establishing one-on-one interaction between community members and scholars. Mentors are successful members of the Chicago community who  work in  a similar career field to which the scholar plans to enter.

DMK Continuing Partial Scholarship

• DMK provides partial funding for tuition to accredited four-year colleges or universities. This scholarship is available to DMK Scholars who have met all renewal requirements and want to pursue a bachelor's degree.
• DMK will pay $100 per credit hour up to $1,500 per semester. Support for transfer students is for tuition only.
• For more information, please view the Continuing Partial Scholarship Agreement.