{"id":878,"date":"2020-04-02T10:28:53","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T15:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peaceandeducation.org\/?page_id=878"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:28:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T22:28:41","slug":"college-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/peaceandeducation.org\/es\/college-scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"College & Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nCollege And Scholarships\n<\/h1>
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\nWelcome College Interested and College students to our Web Page!
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The Back of the Yards College support group meets 3-4 times a year - to check in with each other on our how our dreams for a higher education are supported, and generally just to get to know one another who are serving the Back of the Yards neighborhood, in one way or another.<\/p>

If you have not signed up yet to receive updated information on the scholarship meetings and college support group please send a request to scholarships@peaceandeducation.org<\/a> to sign up! You will be sent an invitation to attend a support group gathering of students throughout the year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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\nScholarships Given since 1997\n<\/h3>
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\n2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS\n<\/div>
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2026 Application HS<\/a><\/p>

2026 Application College<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>

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\nMayra Macias
29th Scholarship Honoree\n<\/div>
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On our 29th Annual Scholarship fundraiser, we will honor a previous scholarship recipient Mayra Macias.<\/p>

Read more about Mayra.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>

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\nIncrease the peace chicago
29th Scholarship Honoree\n<\/div>
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On our 29th Annual Scholarship fundraiser, we will recognize the youth-led Increase The Peace for their tireless advocacy for the rights of our community immigrants, especially in this perilous past year. Join us in giving witness to our gratitude for their work.<\/p>

Read more about ITP.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>

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\nBuilding A Better World For And With Our Young People\n<\/div>
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Please consider a donation to the Peace and Education Coalition (PEC). The annual fundraiser for Scholarships will be held on May 2nd, 2026. Donations are accepted at any time. Your donation helps support scholarships for young people with a dream for a higher education and who have provided service to our community. This is our 29th year in providing scholarships to our youth. For more information please write to:
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