Scholarship Application

Scholarship Criteria
Purpose: The Scholarship Program provides groups and individuals the chance to experience the educational opportunities offered at the J.Ira & Nicki Harris Family Hostel in downtown Chicago. The program targets groups and individuals from Chicago and Illinois who are of limited means.

Groups

  • Group must originate from Chicago or Illinois.
  • Group must have a financial need that, without the scholarship, would prevent them from staying at the hostel.
  • Groups must have 10 or more participants.
  • Groups including persons 17 years old or younger must have at least one adult chaperone for every 10 minors.

Individuals

  • Individuals must be 18 years old or older.
  • Individuals must be enrolled in a university or other institute of higher education.
  • Individuals must be residents of Illinois or enrolled in an Illinois university or other Illinois institute of higher education.
  • Individuals must have a financial need that, without the scholarship, would prevent them from staying at the hostel.

Decisions: Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of hostel staff based on availability at the hostel and the merit of the application.

Deadline: You may submit an application at any time. We recommend that you submit your application more than two (2) months prior to the date of the requested overnight stay.


APPLICANT INFORMATION – FORM

name of Individual or Group:
Age Level: 12 and under       13 – 17       18 and over
(Check all that are appropriate)
College/University Affiliation:
(Individuals only)
Contact Person:
(Group only)
Number in Group:   M       F
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:
Email:
DATE REQUESTED: 1st Choice:  
2nd Choice:

RACIAL/ETHNIC BACKGROUND (Optional)

The following information is requested only for HI Chicago to measure progress toward serving all multi-racial and multi-ethnic groups. For individuals, indicate category with a check. For groups, indicate number in each category that applies.

    White       American Indian/Alaskan Native
    Black Asian or Pacific Islander      
    Spanish/Hispanic Multi racial (please indicate)

PURPOSE OF VISIT:


STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL NEED
Please describe circumstances indicating nature of financial hardship

           

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Or you can print and mail application to:

Scholarship Program
Hostelling International – Chicago
24 E. Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL 60605

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY