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Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Leadership Scholarship

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The Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Leadership Scholarship offers $1,500 to underrepresented high school seniors from Illinois or those planning to attend college in Illinois. Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Apr 30, 2026

25 days left

$1,500

Award amount

10

Requirements

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Best for

  • Underrepresented high school seniors
  • Students from Illinois
  • Students planning to attend college in Illinois

Key highlights

  • $1,500 award amount
  • Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Focus on leadership skills

Why apply

  • Financial assistance of $1,500
  • Support for underrepresented students
  • Encouragement for leadership development

Who can apply

  • Member of Conference of Minority Transportation Officials
  • Minimum 2.00 GPA
  • Resident of Illinois or attending a college/university in Illinois
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a professional certification or associate degree
  • Studying transportation or a related field
  • Full-time student
  • Conditional permanent resident, not a U.S. citizen, or permanent resident
  • Historically underserved population
  • Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or leadership

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

open

Eligible institutions

Conference of Minority Transportation Officials-Chicago Chapter

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

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  • Provider URL
  • Payout method details

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Skim the official instructions for any uploads or essays.
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

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  • Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria
  • Prepare required documents: transcript, essay, letters of recommendation, photo, resume
  • Demonstrate leadership skills in your application

Key requirements (10)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

Special eligibility
  • Member of Conference of Minority Transportation Officials.
  • Minimum 2.00 GPA.
  • Resident of Illinois or attending a college or university in Illinois.
  • High school senior.
  • Seeking a professional certification or associate degree.
  • Studying transportation or a related field.
  • Full-time student.
  • Conditional permanent resident, not a U.S. citizen, or permanent resident.
  • Historically underserved population.
  • Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or leadership.

Applying

Students must apply by April 30, 2026, and submit required documents including a transcript and letters of recommendation.

Award & payment

Amount: $1,500

Payout: Not stated on the listing

About the provider

Conference of Minority Transportation Officials-Chicago Chapter

Overview

This scholarship supports underrepresented high school seniors with a focus on leadership skills and education in transportation-related fields.

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Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.