Mayor Rahm Emanuel and CME Group announced a new scholarship award to support more Chicago Star Scholars in continuing their college education once they obtain an associate degree from the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC). Beginning this spring, CME Group will select 25 students to receive scholarships that will support them in furthering their college career with a bachelor’s degree in math, computer science, finance or economics at one of the City’s 15 Star Partner universities this fall. CME Group joins the movement to ensure Star Scholars can continue with four-year opportunities this spring by providing 25 two-year scholarships valued at $5,000. This transfer scholarship opportunity is available to Chicago STAR Scholar graduates planning to continue their studies at one of the 15 Chicago Star Partnership colleges or universities to earn a four-year degree in a STEM-related pathway, which are in high demand by employers today. Star Scholars should apply for the scholarship by the deadline of April 21, 2017. For more information, visit CME’s website at: http://www.cmegroup.com/company/center-for-innovation.html#starPartnershipMayoralAward. For more information on the Chicago Star Scholarship at City Colleges of Chicago, visit: http://www.ccc.edu/starscholarship.