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Rita and John Canning Scholarship
DePaul University-Illinois · College program
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
Award
Up to $10,000
$10,000
Deadline
See the official page for current dates.
Checked against the official page on Nov 15, 2026.
Rita and John Canning Scholarship: who qualifies, amount and deadline
Rita and John Canning Scholarship from DePaul University-Illinois awards up to $10,000. Who qualifies: Resident of Illinois; High school student; 12th grade; GPA of 2.70 or higher; Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application. To apply: complete the General Application on the DePaul AcademicWorks portal after logging in with your Campus Connect credentials.
Source: DePaul University-Illinois official page, checked Nov 15, 2026
About this scholarship
This scholarship supports promising seniors from Chicago Big Shoulders High Schools or current Big Shoulders Fund Scholars in reaching their academic and personal milestones. Semi-finalists are selected upon admission and invited to participate in an interview. Recipients are required to take part in events organized by the Center for Student Success and Thriving, which includes participating as a peer mentee in the S.T.A.R.S. program. Applicants must show financial need via the FAFSA, demonstrate leadership skills, and have a commitment to social justice.
Who can apply
- Resident of Illinois
- High school student
- 12th grade
- GPA of 2.70 or higher
- Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application
- Usable at: 4-year college, private college
- Must be from a Big Shoulders High School or be a current Big Shoulders Fund Scholar. Must demonstrate leadership skills and a commitment to social justice.
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Award details
- Amount
- Up to $10,000
- Number of awards
- Not stated
- Renewable
- One-time or not stated
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Need-based
- Yes
- Essay required
- Not stated
Key dates
Applications open
Open now or not stated
Deadline
See the official page for current dates.
Winners notified
Not stated
As published: See the official page for current dates.
How to apply
- Complete the General Application on the DePaul AcademicWorks portal after logging in with your Campus Connect credentials.
Provider and source
- Provider
- DePaul University-Illinois
- Last verified
- Nov 15, 2026
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This award is for students at DePaul University-Illinois.
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