applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are open!

The “Drive to Succeed” Scholarship is an annual award that supports individuals looking to further their personal or professional development through education. All types of educational experiences are considered, including training programs, technical school, community college, workshops, licensing/certification, and other continuing education classes.

Award details
  • Typical scholarship award: $500-$1,000 (maximum $3,000)
  • Scholarship is renewable (up to 4 awards per individual); prior recipients must re-apply each year and consecutive awards are not guaranteed
  • Scholarship recipients are expected to:
    • Attend our end of summer celebration in July to be recognized publicly
    • Submit receipts, invoices, or tuition bills in a timely manner
    • Attend a check-in gathering halfway through the academic year 
    • Complete a brief report at the end of the class/academic term
  • Award will be paid directly to the educational institution or vendor. Funds must be requested and disbursed by April 30, 2026 or they will be forfeited
 
Eligibility criteria
  • Minimum age: high school freshman (no maximum age, adult learners are welcome to apply!)
  • Demonstrated involvement with/connection to the Quinn Center
  • While not a requirement, preference will be given to Proviso Township residents 
 
Timeline
  • Application opens: April 26
  • Application deadline: May 18
  • Interviews: June 4
  • Winners notified: early July
  • Winners recognized at End of Summer Celebration on July 25
  • Awards distributed: August/Sept (or upon receipt of bill/invoice)
La beca "Poder para Triunfar" es una ayuda financiera anual que apoya a las personas que buscan promover su desarrollo personal o profesional a través de la educación. Se consideran todos los tipos de experiencias educativas, incluidas caminos tradicionales (matrícula de la escuela secundaria o universidad) y caminos no tradicionales (programas de formación, escuela técnica, colegio comunitario, talleres, certificaciones / licencias, etc.).

Detalles del premio
  • Beca típica: $ 500- $ 1,000 (máximo $ 3,000)
  • La beca es renovable (hasta 4 para cada persona); los beneficiarios anteriores deben entregar una solicitud cada año, aunque no se garantizan premios consecutivos
  • Se espera que los beneficiarios de las becas:
      -Asistan a la celebración de fin de verano en julio para ser reconocido públicamente
      -Presenten recibos, facturas o facturas de matrícula de manera oportuna
      -Asistan a una reunión a mitad del año académico.
      -Completen un breve informe al final de la clase/término académico
  • Los fondos se distribuirán directamente a la institución educativa. Los fondos deben solicitarse y desembolsarse antes del 30 de abril de 2026 o se los perderá

Elegibilidad
  • ​Jóvenes de grado 9+, adultos de cualquier edad
  • Participación / conexión demostrada con el Centro Quinn
  • ​Se dará preferencia a los residentes del municipio de Proviso 

Cronología del proceso
  • Se abre la aplicación: 26 de abril
  • Se cierra la aplicación: 18 de mayo
  • Entrevistas: 4 de junio
  • Ganadores notificados: julio
  • Ganadores reconocidos en la celebración del fin del verano (25 de julio)
  • Desembolso de los premios: agosto/septiembre (o al recibir la cuenta/factura)
Congratulations to our 2023-2024 recipients: 
Gael Velazquez - Walther Luthern
Eleanor Lopez - Trinity High School
Maya Hill - Elmhurst University
Billy Hertogs - University of Northern Iowa
Valerie Sanchez - DePaul University
Cornell Franklin-Smith - Colombia College
Congratulations to our 2022-2023 recipients:
Sade Anthony - Walther Christian Academy
Leslie Muñoz - Trinity High School
Eleanor Lopez - Trinity High School
Jada Burks - Northern Illinois University
Desiree Morales - Triton College
Congratulations to our inaugural cohort (2021-2022 recipients):
​Elizabeth Lopez - Trinity High School
Dulce Rodriguez - Proviso Math & Science Academy
Surisaday Franco - Dominican University
Maya Hill - Triton College
Valerie Sanchez - DePaul University
THE DRIVE TO SUCCEED SCHOLARSHIP IS FUNDED BY GENEROUS DONORS AND OUR ANNUAL 50-50 RAFFLE. TO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS FUND OUR PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
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