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Application Due Date: June 7, 2026

Schreiber Scholarship


Chicago Scholars is grateful for the opportunity to partner with Schreiber Philanthropy in development of a scholarship to be offered to participants in the Chicago Scholars program. The Schreiber Scholarship is designed to support participants in the Chicago Scholars program who are facing a financial gap related to the funding of their college education.

ELIGIBILITY and REQUIREMENTS
  • Participant in the Chicago Scholars program
  • Graduating high school senior
  • Must be seeking a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. four-year college or university on a full-time basis
  • Must have demonstrated financial need with regard to financing college education
  • Eligible to receive Pell Grant
  • Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Continued engagement:
    • The scholarship seeks to support Scholars who demonstrate commitment to the Chicago Scholars community and beyond. Recipients are expected to complete at least two check-ins a year with a Chicago Scholars staff member throughout college and to stay actively engaged with Chicago Scholars programming and opportunities, as appropriate.
AWARD
  • Up to $5,000/year, depending on need, for up to 4 years. Award amount will be adjusted annually based on demonstrated need related to financial aid gap.
     

APPLICATION DUE:  June 7, 2026