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Big Shoulders Fund

Opens Tuesday, January 14th @ 8:00am

Two Step Application

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Step 1: Application Day

BSF will open application on Jan 14th @ 8am.  The following information will be required to apply and receive your date-time stamp:

Household Information

• Parent/guardian contact info (e.g., address phone number, etc.)

• Number of household members

• School district in which you live (City of Chicago 299)

• 2018 or 2019 federal adjusted gross income

Student Information - include all students on the same application

• Student name and birth date

• Student demographic information (e.g., race, gender)

• Grade for the 2020-2021 school year

• Identify St. Bruno as the school you wish to attend

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Step 2: Document Requests

After January 14th, BSF will request documents from a limited number of applicants based on date-time stamp.  Required documents include:

• Proof of income (2018 or 2019 1040 or sworn statement that you did not file taxes)

• Proof of residency (e.g., utility bill, driver's license)

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Awarding of scholarships is subject to availability of funding through this program.

Empower Illinois

Opens Wednesday, January 15th @ 6:30pm

w/ submission at 7pm.

Two Step Application

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Step 1: 

Visit the Empower Illinois website opening Wednesday, January 15th at 6:30pm with submission at 7pm to reserve your place in line.  You will complete a brief, two-page online form containing parent's name, contact information, and child;s name.  This will time stamp your application.

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Step 2: Document Requests

After reserving your place in line, you can access the application through your student portal on Friday, January 17th.  You will receive instructions by email about setting up your student portal after your reservation has been completed.  We will begin awarding scholarships on Thursday, January 30th.  Scholarship awards are subject to the availability of funds at your school of choice.  However, we recommend you submit your application before Monday, January 27th to increase your chances of receiving a scholarship.  Failing to submit your application before January 27th may cause other students who have completed their application to receive a scholarship before you, even if you reserved a place in line in front of them.