Apply – ALBJ Gunn Foundation

ALBJ Foundation Grant Application

Application Submission Deadline is: August 31st, 2026

Applicants must meet ALL requirements:

18-26 Years Old
Resident of Cook County, IL
Enrolled in a certification or trade school
Completed at least 50% of your program
Completed 20 hours of Community Service
Not be a past ALBJ Foundation scholarship recipient
Must attend ALBJ Foundation Scholarship Award Ceremony

If any of your answers were No, you’re not currently eligible. We appreciate your interest, and we hope you’ll revisit the opportunity when the requirements align.

*Applications will not be accpeted without your reccomendation letter, essay, and proof of completed community service uploaded.

Full Name

First

Last

Phone

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Do you live in Cook County?

Are you between the ages of 18 to 26?

Have you completed 50% of the program you are currently enrolled in?

Are you currently enrolled in a certificate or trade school?

Have you completed 20 hours of community service?

I confirm that this Foundation Grant has not been awarded to me in the past.

Submit a Recommendation letter from an school administrator having them verify you are currently enrolled and have completed at least 50% of your program.

Must submit a recommendation letter from a school administrator that must include that you are currently enrolled and completed at least 50% of your program.

Submit an essay on the following topic: Describe your career path and how would receiving this grant makes a meaningful impact on your ability to pursue your goals in the next year.

Submit Proof of Completed Community Service