Scholarships Available at Taylor Business Institute
Taylor Business Institute participates in scholarship programs through the Level Playing Field Foundation. Level Playing Field is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping needy, deserving students “level the playing field of opportunity for a career-based education.” These scholarships are targeted primarily to non-traditional students attending
TBI who are experiencing economic hardship while attempting to balance college, jobs, and families.
Level Playing Field, a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization supports the mission of Taylor
Business Institute by offering its enrolling students the following scholarships:
The Veterans Scholarship – $1,000.00 – $2,000.00 per quarter
In honor of those veterans who served our country, Level Playing Field is offering a
scholarship for their service. This scholarship is attendance-based and requires the
student to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 each quarter.
The Board of Governors Empowerment Scholarship – $6,000.00
Taylor Business Institute’s Board of Governors, through Level Playing Field, is offering
scholarships to those who are experiencing economic hardships that prevent them from
gaining access to the workplace. Students seeking this scholarship must be able todemonstrate need. This scholarship is attendance-based and requires the student to
maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 each quarter.
Diversity Scholarship – $3,000.00
Level Playing Field recognizes that the United States is rapidly becoming a more diverse
society and like Taylor Business Institute, promotes diversity. Students from multicultural
backgrounds with an interest in pursuing professional career skills should apply
for this scholarship. This scholarship is attendance-based and requires the student to
maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 each quarter.
Transfer Student Scholarship – $3,000.00
Students seeking to transfer into a small, culturally sensitive environment may apply for
this scholarship. Students must specify in their essay their reason or need to transfer.
International students seeking transfer into Taylor Business Institute’s degree programs
are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
Excellence, Service and Integrity Scholarship – $3,000.000
Students who view themselves as or wish to become leaders and can demonstrate
commitment to empowering the communities from which they come are encouraged to
apply for this scholarship. This scholarship is attendance-based and requires the student
to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 each quarter.
Early Acceptance Scholarship – $3,000.00
High school graduates needing scholarship assistance are encouraged to apply for early
acceptance. Applicants seeking an early acceptance scholarship must apply for these
scholarships during the summer or fall quarters. This scholarship is attendance-based and
requires the student to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 each quarter.
Program Specific Scholarships – $ 6,000.00
This is a merit-based scholarship for all the degree programs. Students seeking a
scholarship for this category must attend school full-time and demonstrate a 3.0 average
in their area of concentration. This scholarship is attendance-based and requires the
student to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 each quarter.
International Student Scholarship – $1,000 – $2,000 per quarter
This scholarship is intended for International Students who are seeking professional
preparation for workplace skills. International Students applying for this scholarship must
demonstrate academic achievement. These scholarships require students to maintain
satisfactory attendance and a GPA of 3.0.
Second Chance Scholarship – $ 6,000.00
This scholarship is intended to support the adult learner who has been away from the
educational environment and seeks to return. This scholarship is attendance-based and
requires the student to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 each quarter.
GED Recipient Scholarship – $6,000.00
Level Playing Field recognizes the effort it takes for students to pass the General
Education Development Examination (G.E.D) and makes this scholarship available for
students who have attained this achievement. Students applying for this scholarship must
show evidence of having completed a GED program. This scholarship is attendance based
and requires the student to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 each quarter.
- Scholarships are available only to those who qualify and are limited in number.
- If a recipient withdraws or is terminated from Taylor Business Institute, the scholarship is forfeited permanently.
- Scholarships are non-transferable. They apply only to tuition and they do not result in cash payments to students.
- Scholarships are available only for degree programs and are disbursed quarterly.
- For individuals interested in pursuing a Level Playing Field Scholarship for one of the above Categories please contact the Taylor Business Institute admission office for more information.
- Students also are encouraged to research other scholarship opportunities that may be available.
Other Scholarships
Students are given a listing of scholarship sources and invited to attend a workshop in an effort to investigate other scholarship opportunities for which they may be eligible.
TBI Grant/Scholarship Program
Affordable Education for Chicago Families
Taylor Business Institute (TBI) supports Chicago’s Families and is offering family members grant-based education without student loan debt.
What does Taylor Business Institute offer Chicago Public School families?
Taylor Business Institute offers high school graduates or those with a GED, the opportunity to attend Taylor Business Institute, if they are Pell grant eligible, with full grants and scholarships – NO STUDENT LOANS. To access this opportunity interested students must contact Taylor Business Institute Admissions representative and schedule an on-campus interview.
Students seeking to participate in the TBI Grant/Scholarship Program must agree to not seek additional personal loan funds that will require loan repayment. Students, who require personal loan funds will forfeit this TBI Grant/Scholarship Agreement and should they choose to remain as a TBI student, will be repackaged as a regular Taylor Business Institute student using both Grant and Loan funds.
To maintain good standing in the TBI Grant/Scholarship Program, a student must maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by their program and maintain satisfactory attendance.