CADC Scholarship Application 2024

    CADC Scholarship Student Information

    Please complete the following information regarding your personal contact, demographic and household information. These questions in this section do not impact scholarship eligibility but are required for reporting purposes.

    1. What is your full name?

    2. What is the current residential address?

    2. What is the current residential address?

    7. What most accurately describes you?

    7. What most accurately describes you?

    8. What is your date of birth?

    8. What is your date of birth?

    9. Please specify your race and ethnicity. Check all that apply

    9. Please specify your race and ethnicity. Check all that apply

    10. What is your annual household income?

    10. What is your annual household income?

    11. What is your current employment status?

    11. What is your current employment status?

    11a. If employed, are you currently working at an agency in Illinois that focuses on substance use prevention, treatment, harm-reduction, or recovery services?
    11a. If employed, are you currently working at an agency in Illinois that focuses on substance use prevention, treatment, harm-reduction, or recovery services?

    CADC Scholarship Academic Program Information

    The CADC scholarship will provide students with tuition funds for up to six hours of the core class required to obtain the Masters of Addictions Studies at GSU. Please complete the following questions regarding your academic progress and anticipated enrollment for the Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 semesters.

    14. Are you enrolled at GSU as a part-time or full-time student?

    14. Are you enrolled at GSU as a part-time or full-time student?

    16. What classes are you planning to enroll in for the Summer 2024 semester?

    16. What classes are you planning to enroll in for the Summer 2024 semester?

    17. Are you planning to take online or in-person classes for Summer 2024?

    17. Are you planning to take online or in-person classes for Summer 2024?

    CADC Scholarship Student Support Costs

    If funds allow, the CADC scholarship can provide students with financial supports for travel and childcare during time the student is participating in a GSU Addictions Studies Core Class or a GSU sponsored internship. Please answer the questions regarding supports needed for the Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 semesters. If awarded the scholarship you will be required to provide additional documentation to be eligible for student support funding.

    18. Do you have access to a laptop or desktop computer that is capable of accessing Microsoft Office programs and GSU academic websites, such as Blackboard?

    18. Do you have access to a laptop or desktop computer that is capable of accessing Microsoft Office programs and GSU academic websites, such as Blackboard?

    19. Do you plan to use a private vehicle or public transportation to attend classes on the GSU campus?

    19. Do you plan to use a private vehicle or public transportation to attend classes on the GSU campus?

    20. Do you plan to use a private vehicle or public transportation to attend your internship site?

    20. Do you plan to use a private vehicle or public transportation to attend your internship site?

    21. Do you anticipate enrolling at least one child in a licensed daycare facility so you can participate in classes or internship trainings?

    21. Do you anticipate enrolling at least one child in a licensed daycare facility so you can participate in classes or internship trainings?

    CADC Scholarship Personal Statements

    Please include information on your personal impact of receiving the scholarship and future career plans as it relates to the CADC.

    CADC Scholarship Eligibility Statements

    Please review the following statements to finalize scholarship eligibility.

    27. To be eligible for the CADC scholarship you must achieve and maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout all core MHS degree classes. Do you commit to meeting this requirement throughout the CADC scholarship?

    27. To be eligible for the CADC scholarship you must achieve and maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout all core MHS degree classes. Do you commit to meeting this requirement throughout the CADC scholarship?

    28. To be eligible for the CADC scholarship you provide proof of and Summer 2024 class enrollment, proof of Illinois resident, and, if applicable, a proof of childcare costs, and mileage. Do you commit to providing these documents if awarded the scholarship?

    28. To be eligible for the CADC scholarship you provide proof of and Summer 2024 class enrollment, proof of Illinois resident, and, if applicable, a proof of childcare costs, and mileage. Do you commit to providing these documents if awarded the scholarship?

    29. To be eligible for the CADC scholarship you must commit to obtaining the Illinois Certification Board's Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) credential. Do you commit to obtaining your CADC credential after graduation?

    29. To be eligible for the CADC scholarship you must commit to obtaining the Illinois Certification Board's Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) credential. Do you commit to obtaining your CADC credential after graduation?

    30. To be eligible for the CADC scholarship you must commit to working in an Illinois SUPR-licensed facility for a minimum of two years following graduation. Do you agree to this work commitment for two years?

    30. To be eligible for the CADC scholarship you must commit to working in an Illinois SUPR-licensed facility for a minimum of two years following graduation. Do you agree to this work commitment for two years?