2026 Scholarship

SSCEO scholarship application details will be shared with the Guidance Counselors of area south suburban high schools.

TO BE ELIGIBLE:

• Must be a high school senior and planning to attend a four-year college or university.
• Must have a current minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or a 3.44 on a 5.0 grading scale. Be advised that the GPA must be included on the transcript.
• Must not be a debutante or beau or the child of an SSCEO board member.
• Must reside in the South Suburbs of Chicago.
• Must be Black/African American or of African descent

How can someone get an application and apply? 

Application details are available from the high school’s Guidance Counselors. The application can also be accessed using the link or flyer above. On the flyer, scan the QR code or select the link to complete the online application 

If you choose to submit a paper application, mailed applications will be accepted. After your application is submitted—whether online or by mail—all transcripts and other required documentation must be sent to the following mailing address:

SSCEO

P.O. Box 155

Matteson, IL. 60443-0155

Questions?

Contact us at (888) 434-0080

SSCEOscholarship@gmail.com