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Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship

Dianna Garzón

I attended Lane Tech High School where I received generalized support from peers and counselors. However, this did not eliminate…

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Rencie Horst

Rencie Horst has worked as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), a call center representative, a construction worker, and a photographer…

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Selvin Tobar

Selvin Tobar, Wright College’s 2023 valedictorian, was able to find a supportive community at Wright through the Engineering program’s unique…

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Nancy Barrera

With the help of the Harold Washington Transfer Center she applied for and was awarded the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke…

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Michael Nwaigbo

Michael Nwaigbo grew up in Nigeria and moved to Chicago as a teen. He decided to attend Kennedy-King College after…

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Trevin Cox

35-year-old Trevin Cox and his partner were thinking about buying a restaurant and bar before the COVID-19 pandemic changed their…

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Cielo Torres

Cielo graduated from Malcolm X College in the Fall of 2021 with an Associate in Science, and just a few…

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Sam Roberts

While a student at Harold Washington College, Sam Roberts was glad to receive support from City Colleges of Chicago staff…

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Aaron Zabrinas

Aaron Zabrinas is well on his way to his goal of becoming a lawyer that advocates for vulnerable populations.

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Renee King

From working in a call center and at a bank, to serving as a full-time nanny, Renee King’s resume already…

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Amir Noormohammad

As a first-generation college student, Amir has grown accustomed to charting his own path forward and seeking out unique opportunities…

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