Scholarship Category: External Scholarships
George M. Pullman Educational Foundation Scholarship
The George M. Pullman Educational Foundation scholarship is open to high school seniors who reside in Cook County. Pullman Scholars receive up to $10,000 per year for four years to attend the college of university of their choice. Applications are due by February 1. For details and the online application, visit www.pullmanfoundation.org/apply/.
Wentcher Scholars
When you become a Wentcher Scholar, you receive a scholarship award of up to $10,000 a year, renewable for four years of undergraduate support plus:
- The flexibility to attend any eligible U.S. college as well as for-credit study abroad programs of your choice.
- Hands-on guidance and resources for social, emotional and academic support.
- A professional network of other scholars and alumni who are also high-achieving, high-character individuals
Renaissance Scholars
The mission of the Renaissance Scholars Program (RSP) is to provide scholarships and offer support to high-achieving, low-income students who will be the first in their family to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Application open to high school seniors, community college students transferring to a 4-year college, and current college students from Illinois or Oregon
Awards of up to $5,000 per year
Due: February 1 or May 1
If you are a Chicago Scholar who is interested in the Renaissance Scholarship, please complete this form
HEAR Scholarship Foundation
HEAR provides financial assistance and a college success program to low-income Chicagoland high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to community, financial need, and personal integrity in their pursuit of a college education.
Awards of up to $5,000 per year for four years
Open to high school seniors
To apply: www.hearfoundation.org.
Questions? Please contact: info@hearfoundation.org.
Applications due in February, 2025 (please see HEAR application for details)
ATLAS Fellows
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ATLAS Fellows opens doors for brilliant, under-represented, and/or under-resourced young people to give them access to life-changing careers in the finance industry.
An ATLAS Fellow demonstrates outstanding merit and an interest in a career in finance. The program helps students achieve college and career goals by providing four years of financial support, career advising/experience and mentorship including:
- Up to $20,000 in financial aid for college tuition and other educational expenses for four years
- 4 years of best-in-class, paid, full-time summer internships at prestigious financial institutions where Fellows develop the professional knowledge and networks to enter a career in finance
- Mentorship and professional development training to equip Fellows to be successful in the 21st century workplace
- Membership in a community of current ATLAS Fellows and alumni
Eligible students must be high school seniors on track to graduate and enroll in a four-year college or university. They must reside in or attend school in Chicago, IL or New York City, NY. Eligible students must also be pursuing finance-related coursework and have a current unweighted GPA above 3.5.