College Scholar Resources.

Funds are available to college Scholars experiencing an emergency or unexpected circumstance once a semester. There is no GPA requirement, but Scholars should be currently enrolled in their undergraduate program. Before applying, please read the first page of the application regarding eligible expenses. Any questions can be referred to the College Success Team:  CollegeSuccess@chicagoscholars.org

Financial support provided to a college Scholar of any class-year for an educational or leadership experience including study abroad, an off-location internship, unpaid internship, research opportunity, or conference. This grant is offered on a rolling basis throughout the year and can only be applied for once during an academic year. Scholars applying for this grant must already be accepted into their educational or leadership experience in order to receive funding.

Important Funding Notice ELD funding is currently limited. Applications are reviewed on a rolling, case‑by‑case basis, and not all applicants will receive funding. Some Scholars may receive partial awards. Submitting a thoughtful application with a detailed and realistic budget will support the review process.

Financial support provided to a currently enrolled college Scholar as an opportunity to put their passions toward meaningful action, specifically projects related to Social Justice, Civic Engagement, and Leadership Engagement. This grant awards up to $5,000 and is offered on a rolling basis throughout the year. Scholars may submit both an individual grant application and an application as part of a Scholar group.

To learn about previous MJEWF Grant projects, download details here.

We encourage Scholars to explore and apply for the following scholarship opportunities, which are only open for students in Chicago Scholars or favor Chicago Scholars in their decision process.