Scholarships / Awards

COMMITMENT TO SERVICE AWARDS

Volunteers make a difference in individual lives as well as communities.  Many of these contributions of time and talent are given by concerned and committed youth.  To recognize these efforts, the Sheriff of Cook County, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart, sponsors the Sheriff’s Office Commitment to Service Award. This award is given to residents of Cook County, grades 9-12, who have provided meaningful volunteer service to their communities. A minimum of 100 hours of voluntary (unpaid) community service is required to qualify.

For any questions, please call (708) 865-2900 or email [email protected]

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ILLINOIS SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Juvenile Justice & Advocacy Unit coordinates an annual scholarship program for students residing in Cook County. Four scholarships are awarded to students who will be attending a college or university in Illinois in the next academic year.

Click here for the 2025-2026 Application

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

Please send the completed application to:

Cook County Sheriff’s Office
Juvenile Justice & Advocacy Unit
1401 S Maybrook Dr., Room 150.
Maywood, IL 60153

Questions may be directed to email [email protected]