The Chicago Football Classic in conjunction with Chicago Public Schools will hold the first Chicago Football Classic Historically Black College and University College Fair, Saturday at Soldier Field.
The College Fair will be held in the Cadillac Room from 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. before the game festivities between the Southern University Jaguars and the Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devils.
This college fair will provide high school students with an excellent opportunity to gain improved information on college options.
HBCU representatives will meet with Chicago area high school students and provide guidance and insight on the college process and encourage students to consider the benefits and rewards of attending a Historically Black College or University.
Representatives from Alcorn State University, Alabama State, Hampton University, Mississippi Valley State, Dillard University, Fisk University, Grambling University, Tougaloo College, Tuskegee University, Kentucky State University, Morehouse College, Southern University and Central State University will be on hand to talk to students about their respective schools and encourage students to continue their education.
A unique component of the fairis an opportunity for students to get information on critical areas of focus to improve and broaden their college access through workshops. Topics addressed will include Selecting the Right School for You, The Critical Components of the Application Process, and Financing Your Education.
Through the generous contributions of the members of the Chicago Football Classic, Tim Rand, Everett Rand and Larry Huggins, $10,000 in scholarships will be given to students who qualify and attend an HBCU.
In addition, The Mittle, Moselynne and Dempsey J. Travis Foundation have selected and awarded $5,000 in scholarships to HBCUs participating in the 2007 Chicago Football Classic.
For more information or to participate call (773) 305-0932.
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