Form Cfs 438 PDF Details

The State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services offers a beacon of hope for youths under its care through the CFS 438 Scholarship Program. Crafted to lighten the financial burdens of higher education, this scholarship embodies an opportunity for self-improvement and empowerment for those who have faced adversity at a young age. The application process demands meticulous attention to detail, requiring the submission of several critical documents by a specified deadline to ensure consideration. Among the required materials are the scholarship application form itself, complete with a personal essay that provides insight into the applicant’s motivations and aspirations, documentation establishing legal relationships, standardized test scores, transcripts, and three letters of reference. The form meticulously outlines the importance of a well-rounded application, emphasizing academic history, plans for covering additional expenses not met by the scholarship, a detailed account of schooling and extracurricular engagements, and an earnest personal essay. Prospective applicants are urged to present their applications in a typed format, adhering strictly to the stated deadline. This structured approach underlines the program’s goal of fostering educational endeavors among youth, helping them pave a way towards a brighter future through academic achievement and personal development.

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CFS 438

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State of Illinois

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Department of Children and Family Services

 

 

 

 

 

Rev 2/2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM STUDENT APPLICATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Youth Must Complete Application

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date of Application

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Age

 

 

 

Date of Birth

 

 

 

 

(Last)

 

 

 

 

(First)

(Middle)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soc. Sec. No.

 

 

 

 

 

(Number)

 

 

(Street)

 

 

 

(Apt. No.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phone

 

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(City)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(State)

 

 

 

(Zip Code)

 

 

 

 

 

 

DCFS Case ID Number

 

 

 

 

Adopted:

 

 

Yes: Year

 

 

(If applicable)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subsidized Guardianship/KinGap:

 

 

Yes: Year

 

 

 

Is either of your parents a veteran of the US Armed Forces?

Yes

No

 

 

DCFS Caseworker (If applicable)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phone

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Region

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Field Office

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Private Agency Caseworker (If applicable)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phone

 

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APPLICANT CHECKLIST

Before mailing please ensure the following MANDATORY ITEMS are included. All documents

must be sent in together, do not send as separate pieces or from different sources.

Scholarship Application (CFS 438); Including Typed Personal Essay

Documentation of legal relationship with the Department

Social Security Number

ACT/SAT Test Score Report

High School Transcript or GED Test Score Report

College Transcript (if attending college)

Three Letters of Reference

It is recommended that the application be typed.

Applications must be POST MARKED by March 31st. ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR THE PACKET to be eligible for consideration. Mail the complete packet to: DCFS Scholarship Program, 406 E. Monroe, Station #22, Springfield, IL 62701.

ACADEMIC HISTORY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Graduation date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grade point average

 

 

 

out of

 

point system

 

Class rank

 

out of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currently attending college?

Yes

No

 

 

Have you made application to any school or organization for a scholarship?

Yes

If yes, list the name and address of the school(s) and/or organization(s) you have applied to.

No

Have you been awarded a scholarship?

Yes

No

If yes, list the name and address of the school or organization that has awarded you the scholarship.

What is the cash value of the scholarship? $

The scholarship will be used for: Tuition Fees Living Expenses Other (please identify)

List and explain any employment and/or volunteer experiences you have had.

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If you receive a DCFS scholarship you will be expected to meet expenses not covered by the scholarship. Use the categories listed below to explain your plan for meeting those expenses.

Savings$

Assistance (Parents)

Assistance (Organizations)

Summer earnings

Other

Total $

List the colleges and/or universities that you have applied to and identify the status of your application: (Circle One)

Accepted

Not Accepted

No Response

Accepted

Not Accepted

No Response

Accepted

Not Accepted

No Response

Accepted

Not Accepted

No Response

What academic area do you plan to major in (e.g. chemistry, mathematics, English, etc.)?

List any honors or special recognitions that you have earned or received and explain.

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List and explain any high school activities and/or college activities that you have participated in (e.g., clubs, sports, student council, etc.).

Attach a typed, personal essay explaining why you want to attend college and why you should receive a DCFS scholarship. The essay should emphasize the perseverance to excel, obstacles you have overcome in order to do so, and how you will use this scholarship to its fullest benefit to successfully earn a post secondary degree.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THREE RECOMMENDATIONS WITH YOUR

APPLICATION.

Persons that you should consider asking to write you a letter recommendation include your teachers; counselor and employer. They should be individuals who know you and can write about your personal character and strengths. The letters of recommendation should be addressed to the DCFS Scholarship Committee and provide a brief description of your personal strengths, academic abilities and/or work performance.

Student Signature:

Date:

NOTE: Please review the APPLICATION CHECKLIST on page 1 to ensure you are including ALL required documents/information. ALL INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

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