PICU Transfer Scholarship

In support of the organization’s mission, PICU will grant a minimum of seven one-time scholarships each year to community college transfer students looking to achieve their educational goals at one of our member institutions. Fall applicants will be considered for one of two $1,000 scholarships, one of two $750 or one of three $500 scholarships. Spring applicants will be considered for one of two $500 scholarships.

Eligibility

All candidates must:

• Have a 3.0 Cumulative GPA or greater.
• Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at a community college.
• Be currently enrolled in an Illinois community college seeking to earn their first baccalaureate degree.
• Submit an application for admission to one of the PICU member colleges or universities listed.

Entry Requirements

The following data are required from each candidate:

• A completed application form with signed Scholarship Agreement and Information Release.
• A personal statement of 500 – 700 words telling the committee about your background, your educational goals and how this scholarship will help you achieve these goals.
• A PDF or word document that lists extracurricular, work, and/or volunteer experiences and provides a brief description of each experience.
• An unofficial community college transcript in PDF format.

Person of Contact

All questions regarding the application and scholarship can be directed to:

Devin Perjak (dperjak@dom.edu) – Scholarship Chair

Email: picumail@gmail.com

Deadline

Applications and materials are due by December 1st, 2025.

Your application, essay, activities, and transcripts must all be submitted by the above date to be considered. There will be no exceptions.