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Support our Scholars

We are grateful for all methods of support as we help our scholars prepare for a bright future.

Donate Online

Contribute directly at https://thirdunitarianchurch.breezechms.com/give/online ~ please choose "Austin Scholars Program" from the pull-down menu.

100% of contributions (less Breeze processing fees) go to scholar awards, as any expenses are personally covered by church members, including receptions.

Donate via Check

There are no fees with checks. Checks should be made out to: "Third Unitarian Church" with "Austin Scholars" in the memo and dropped off or mailed to:

Third Unitarian Church

c/o Austin Scholars

301 N. Mayfield Ave.

Chicago, IL 60644-2156

Join the committee or help with a project, or work on a benefit or fundraiser

Publicize this website and brochure

Share our story with friends and family. You can print our brochure or link to it here.

Attend the annual awards presentation

Our 2025 awards ceremony is Sunday, May 18th. The ceremony will begin at 11:30am, with a reception to follow. The ceremony will also be available to stream online. More details to come!

Mentor a scholar or send a note of support

Thanks!

We especially thank the following generous donors ($500 or more within a year) during the past few years:

Hooper Family Foundation (Keith Hooper, principal)

Winnetka Congregational Church

Unitarian Church of Hinsdale

Unity Temple of Oak Park

Axelrod (David) Memorial Gift

Chew (Ron and Karla) Memorial Gift

Deb Donovan and James Kane Memorial Gift

Kugelard Memorial Gift

Slivinski Memorial Gift

Holmlund (Gale) Memorial Gift

Mena and David Boulanger

Lynne and Charles Gunn

Howard Hansen

Andrea and David Crockett