scholarships

Cisco & Cisco Productions is dedicated to supporting those in pursuit of higher education. 

APPLICANTS ARE AWARDED DURING THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE GALA. 

*SCHOLARSHIP RECEIPIENTS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE GALA 

Tickets provided to recipient and guardian. 

Send application and supporting documents to: info@ciscoandciscoproductions.com OR 

by mail to: PO Box 5023 River Forest, IL. 60305. Electronic forms at the bottom of this page. 

 2023 SCHOLARSHIP INFO COMING SOON!

CONGRATULATIONS NIZHONI WARD! 

2022 RECIPIENT

$4,000

About: This education scholarship is in honor of Shelby Bulut, a lifelong learner, educator, volunteer, and supporter of community connections. She believed deeply in the transformational power of education and the worth and meaning of giving back to one’s community. This scholarship is intended to support those in pursuit of either high school education completion or college education or completion. 

Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is for those either just entering high school, in high school, just starting or applying to college and already in college, whether for undergraduate or graduate work. Proof of residency and school documents or acceptance letters are required to demonstrate which phase in educational pursuit the applicant is currently, at the time of the application submission. 

Application Requirements: 

1) A GPA of 2.5 or higher for either high school or college. (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable). GPA must be maintained for the duration of the scholarship. 

2) Letter of Recommendation from at least one current or former teacher (though 2-3 are recommended)

3) Community and Civic Engagement- applicant needs to have connected with at least one community group for at least one year prior to the application submission. (Proof of this may be done with a letter from the organization for which you serve and volunteer). Some form of community work and engagement must also be maintained for the duration of the scholarship.

 4) One page letter describing any obstacle the applicant has faced and how it was overcome. (typed or handwritten) 

5) Applications must be complete and received by: September 30, 2022. (electronic submission preferred)**This scholarship is intended for those with serious intent to pursue excellence in both their life as an active community member (civic engagement, volunteerism) and in their educational pursuits. **Only complete applications are accepted for consideration. 

CONGRATULATIONS KHYLIE AIELLO! 

2022 RECIPIENT

$2,000

 About: This education scholarship is in honor of Yvonne Cisco, founder of Cisco & Cisco Productions. The mission of the Yvonne Cisco scholarship is to promote continued excellence in education and to inspire creativity and commitment to bettering the community. 

The Yvonne Cisco scholarship is awarded to a talented student who demonstrates excellence in education, creativity through the arts and compassion as shown by community impact through volunteer service. 

Eligibility Requirements: 

This scholarship is for those either applying to college or those already in college, whether for undergraduate or graduate work. Proof of residency and application are required to demonstrate which phase in educational pursuit the applicant is currently, at the time of the application submission.

 Section A - Application Requirements:

 1) A GPA of 2.5 or higher for either high school or college. (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable) 

2) Letter of Recommendation from at least one current or former teacher(submitted directly from teacher to Info@CiscoAndCiscoProductions.com) 

3) Letter of Recommendation from at least one current or former community group organization for which you have served and volunteered for. (submitted directly from teacher to Info@CiscoAndCiscoProductions.com) 

4) Completed section B (typed or handwritten – additional pages may be submitted if space is needed) 

Send to: info@ciscoandciscoproductions.com