Scholarship Category: Other Scholarship Opportunities

George M. Pullman Educational Foundation Scholarship

Written by adeshane@chicagoscholars.org on May 22, 2023.

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

Written by ScholarFirst ScholarLast on December 22, 2022. 2 Comments

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.

Deadline extended to February 12, 2024, 6pm CST

Virtual info sessions:

Sesión Informativa sobre la Beca Wentcher Martes, 6 de Febrero de 6:00pm -6:30 pm CST
CPS Wentcher Scholarship Q&A Session Thursday, February 8, from 6:00pm -6:30 pm CST

Renaissance Scholars

Written by ScholarFirst ScholarLast on December 22, 2022. 3 Comments

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: March 1 or May 1

If you are a Chicago Scholar who is interested in the Renaissance Scholarship, please complete this form

HEAR Scholarship Foundation

Written by ScholarFirst ScholarLast on December 22, 2022. 1 Comment

HEAR provides financial assistance and a college success program to low-income Chicagoland high school seniors who demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to community, and personal integrity in their pursuit of a college education.

Awards of $5,000 per year for four years

Open to high school seniors

To apply: www.hearfoundation.org.

Questions? Please contact: info@hearfoundation.org.

Deadline extended to Sunday, February 18th at 9pm

ATLAS Fellows

Written by adeshane@chicagoscholars.org on December 22, 2022. Leave a Comment

ATLAS Fellows Flyer | ATLAS Fellows Student Q & A

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 one of the following locations: Chicago, IL; New York City, NY; or Teton County, WY. Special consideration will be given to applicants in the Chicago Scholars program. Eligible students must also be pursuing finance-related coursework and have a current unweighted GPA above 3.5.