December 11, 2024 - May 31, 2025
2 awards of:
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) launched a new initiative prioritizing Chicago youth, focusing on enhancing knowledge about the dangers of vaping and promoting cessation. The #MeAndNicBrokeUp campaign encourages all Chicago youth to break up with nicotine for good and pledge to live vape-free. In partnership with Youth Marketing Connection (YMC), CDPH is awarding a select number of scholarships to Chicago-based students who commit to a vape-free lifestyle. These scholarships are intended to help students financially support their education.
Illinois
My name is Jocelyn Hays and I'm a junior from Chicago, IL. I heard about this opportunity from my PE teacher. She is an advocate for teen health and wellbeing. Her teachings inspired me to apply for this scholarship. My win of this scholarship makes me feel so hopeful and excited for my future. In the future, I want to be a medical professional and I want to study biochemistry.
Illinois
I found out about this scholarship thanks to my mother who found it through my high school. I feel great about winning this scholarship and I look forward to studying Actuarial Science and Arabic at the University of Illinois.