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Are you currently a recipient of a Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship?
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Are you currently a recipient of a Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship?
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Are you currently a recipient of a Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship?
Yes
PLEASE NOTE: You must live in Chicago or work in a Chicago Early Learning Program to be eligible for the scholarship.
Do you live in Chicago?
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Do you live in Chicago?
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Do you live in Chicago?
Yes
If you live in Chicago, what is your ZIP code?
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If you live in Chicago, what is your community area?
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Do you work in a Chicago Early Learning (birth through Pre-k) Program?
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Do you work in a Chicago Early Learning (birth through Pre-k) Program?
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Do you work in a Chicago Early Learning (birth through Pre-k) Program?
Yes
What is your current title/position?
Teacher - Infant/Toddler
Head/Lead Teacher - Infant/Toddler
Assistant Teacher - Infant/Toddler
Teacher- Pre-K
Head/Lead Teacher - Pre-K
Assistant Teacher - Pre-K
Director
Assistant Director
Special Education Teacher
Family Engagement Specialist/Coordinator
Bilingual Specialist/ Coordinator
Disabilities Coordinator
Education Coordinator
Home Visitor
Paraprofessional
Other
What type of site?
Community-based Organization
Chicago Public Schools (Pre-K)
Please use this tool to select the site or school where you work
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Have you previously been awarded a Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship?
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Have you previously been awarded a Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship?
No
Have you previously been awarded a Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship?
Yes
First Name
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Last Name
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Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
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Email Address (this is how we follow up to process your application)
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Phone Number
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Street Address 1
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Street Address 2
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City
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State
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Are you currently enrolled in or admitted to a college or university?
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Are you currently enrolled in or admitted to a college or university?
No
Are you currently enrolled in or admitted to a college or university?
Yes
If yes, please list the name of the college or university and the degree program in which you are enrolled or admitted
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Do you work in a Chicago Public Schools (not Pre-K) classroom?
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Do you work in a Chicago Public Schools (not Pre-K) classroom?
No
Do you work in a Chicago Public Schools (not Pre-K) classroom?
Yes
Gateways to Opportunity Registry Number (required for scholarship. If you do not have a number, register for free at
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Will you be graduating or did you graduate from a Chicago Public Schools high school in the last 4 years?
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Will you be graduating or did you graduate from a Chicago Public Schools high school in the last 4 years?
No
Will you be graduating or did you graduate from a Chicago Public Schools high school in the last 4 years?
Yes
What year?
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
What is your CPS student ID?
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What is the HIGHEST degree or licensure that you have completed?
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High School degree, GED, or Equivalent
Some college, but no degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Masters Degree or higher
Professional Educator License (PEL)
International Degree
Is your degree in an early childhood-related field?
Is your degree in an early childhood-related field?
No
Is your degree in an early childhood-related field?
Yes
Please indicate the type of program or degree you are seeking
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Pathways for Parents (Chicago Commons Association)
Professional Educator's License ONLY - Must already have a Bachelor's degree (previously known as a Type 04) - Only offered at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
What type of Degree, Credential, or Endorsement Program?
CR: ECE Credential
CR: Infant Toddler (IT) Credential
CR: Family Specialist Credential
CR: Illinois Directors Credential
BA: Early Childhood - General
BA: Infant-Toddler
BA: Applied Education/Family Support
SE: Early Childhood Education (ECE)
SE: Early Childhood Special Education
SE: English as a Second Language (ESL)
SE: Bilingual Education
AA: Child Development
AA: Human Development and Family Studies
AA: Social Work
AA: Unsure
Which Credential level are you seeking?
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2
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4
5
Not Sure
Please select the semester in which you would like to begin using a scholarship, if awarded
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Fall 2024
Have you ever served on active duty in the US Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard?
Have you ever served on active duty in the US Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard?
No
Have you ever served on active duty in the US Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard?
Yes
How do you currently describe your gender identity?
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Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity?
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Asian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native American or Alaskan Native
White or Caucasian
Two or more races/ethnicities
Race/ethnicity not listed
Prefer not to say
Are you the first person in your immediate family to attend college? (i.e. neither of your parents have a college degree)
Are you the first person in your immediate family to attend college? (i.e. neither of your parents have a college degree)
No
Are you the first person in your immediate family to attend college? (i.e. neither of your parents have a college degree)
Yes
Do you have children?
Do you have children?
No
Do you have children?
Yes
Do you have a child 0-5 who attends a Chicago Early Learning Program (preschool, child care center, or school)?
Do you have a child 0-5 who attends a Chicago Early Learning Program (preschool, child care center, or school)?
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Do you have a child 0-5 who attends a Chicago Early Learning Program (preschool, child care center, or school)?
Yes
If so, what center or school does your child attend?
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Is English the primary language you use at home?
Is English the primary language you use at home?
No
Is English the primary language you use at home?
Yes
If "No," which language do you use?
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What are your career goals within the field of Early Childhood?
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I understand that I must be eligible to work in a Chicago Early Learning Program upon completion of my degree. (You cannot have any felonies and must be able to pass an FBI, State of Illinois, and sex offender background check)
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I understand that I must be eligible to work in a Chicago Early Learning Program upon completion of my degree. (You cannot have any felonies and must be able to pass an FBI, State of Illinois, and sex offender background check)
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I understand that I must be eligible to work in a Chicago Early Learning Program upon completion of my degree. (You cannot have any felonies and must be able to pass an FBI, State of Illinois, and sex offender background check)
Yes
College Admission: I understand that I must be admitted to a college or university before a scholarship is awarded
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College Admission: I understand that I must be admitted to a college or university before a scholarship is awarded
No
College Admission: I understand that I must be admitted to a college or university before a scholarship is awarded
Yes
Financial Aid: I understand that I must complete the federal financial aid process or certify I am ineligible for federal financial aid to be eligible for a scholarship
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Financial Aid: I understand that I must complete the federal financial aid process or certify I am ineligible for federal financial aid to be eligible for a scholarship
No
Financial Aid: I understand that I must complete the federal financial aid process or certify I am ineligible for federal financial aid to be eligible for a scholarship
Yes
Work Commitment: I understand that I must commit to working in a Chicago Early Learning Program for three years AFTER completing my degree or academic program in order to receive the scholarship
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Work Commitment: I understand that I must commit to working in a Chicago Early Learning Program for three years AFTER completing my degree or academic program in order to receive the scholarship
No
Work Commitment: I understand that I must commit to working in a Chicago Early Learning Program for three years AFTER completing my degree or academic program in order to receive the scholarship
Yes
Work Commitment: I understand that I have a 6 month grace period after graduation/completion to find employment in a Chicago Early Learning program
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Work Commitment: I understand that I have a 6 month grace period after graduation/completion to find employment in a Chicago Early Learning program
No
Work Commitment: I understand that I have a 6 month grace period after graduation/completion to find employment in a Chicago Early Learning program
Yes
I understand that I must live in Chicago or work in a Chicago Early Learning Program to be eligible for the scholarship.
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I understand that I must live in Chicago or work in a Chicago Early Learning Program to be eligible for the scholarship.
No
I understand that I must live in Chicago or work in a Chicago Early Learning Program to be eligible for the scholarship.
Yes
As part of determining my eligibility for the CELW Scholarship, I understand that certain personal information from the application will be collected and disclosed to and between City of Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), Chicago Public Schools, Department of Family & Support Services, my employer, institutions of higher education, and other support entities such as INCCRRA/Gateways to Opportunity and Chicago Commons (for employment verification, Gateways Credentials, and scholarship eligibility). This personal information will include my name, address, courses completed, and college credit hours earned during my previous tenure at educational institutions and throughout the term of the scholarship. I further understand that my personal information may also be used to match me with programs that provide academic and other supports. The City of Chicago does not disclose personal information to unaffiliated third parties or mass marketers, except as the law would require.
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As part of determining my eligibility for the CELW Scholarship, I understand that certain personal information from the application will be collected and disclosed to and between City of Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), Chicago Public Schools, Department of Family & Support Services, my employer, institutions of higher education, and other support entities such as INCCRRA/Gateways to Opportunity and Chicago Commons (for employment verification, Gateways Credentials, and scholarship eligibility). This personal information will include my name, address, courses completed, and college credit hours earned during my previous tenure at educational institutions and throughout the term of the scholarship. I further understand that my personal information may also be used to match me with programs that provide academic and other supports. The City of Chicago does not disclose personal information to unaffiliated third parties or mass marketers, except as the law would require.
No
As part of determining my eligibility for the CELW Scholarship, I understand that certain personal information from the application will be collected and disclosed to and between City of Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), Chicago Public Schools, Department of Family & Support Services, my employer, institutions of higher education, and other support entities such as INCCRRA/Gateways to Opportunity and Chicago Commons (for employment verification, Gateways Credentials, and scholarship eligibility). This personal information will include my name, address, courses completed, and college credit hours earned during my previous tenure at educational institutions and throughout the term of the scholarship. I further understand that my personal information may also be used to match me with programs that provide academic and other supports. The City of Chicago does not disclose personal information to unaffiliated third parties or mass marketers, except as the law would require.
Yes
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