SCHOLARSHIPS
We encourage Scholars to explore and apply for the following scholarships opportunities. Listings are updated regularly — check back often for updates!
We appreciate all sponsors, companies, and organizations who have partnered with us to provide these opportunities for our Scholars. If you are interested in sponsoring a scholarship for our students, please contact us at scholarships@chicagoscholars.org.

Scholarship opportunities
The scholarship opportunities in this section are open only to participants in the Chicago Scholars program or favor Chicago Scholars in their decision process. For opportunities open to any student, please scroll down to the following section.
Scholars—please note that, when required, the CS Scholarship Pre-Application is linked within individual applications.
Additional Scholarships
External Scholarships
High school, college, and graduate students —check out our external scholarships section for more opportunities!
W. P. Carey Scholarship Award
McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Program
CPS ACADEMIC WORKS
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Program
MANN LAKE BEEKEEPING SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $1,000
Academic Level: Graduate students
Field of Study: Apiology, Agriculture, Entomology, or Environmental Studies
Eligibility
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Must be 18 years or older
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Must be a legal resident of the United States or hold a valid student visa
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Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an accredited U.S. college or university
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Must be a student/enrollee of any of the following: entomology program, major in agriculture & environmental sciences, or other related studies.
STROMBERG’S CHICKEN SCHOLARSHIP
Award: $1,000
Academic Level: College students
Field of Study: Culinary Arts/Agricultural Sciences
Eligibility
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Must be 18 years old or older.
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Must be a permanent legal U.S. resident physically residing in the fifty United States of America or a holder of a valid student visa
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Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in agricultural sciences and other related studies.
JVL COLLEGE COUNSELING
Eligibility
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JVL Counseling offers a wide variety of scholarship opportunities for a wide variety of interests and career paths.
CPS ACADEMIC WORKS
SCHOLARSHIP OWL
Eligibility
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The fastest path to earning scholarships. Simplify and focus your application process with the one-stop platform for vetted scholarships.
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND (UNCF)
Eligibility
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UNCF offers several scholarships that require various eligibility needs.
THE ACTUARIAL FOUNDATION
Field of Study: Actuarial Sciences/Profession
Eligibility
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The Actuarial Foundation offers several scholarships that require various eligibility needs.
PSYCHOLOGY.ORG SCHOLARSHIPS
Field of Study: Psychology
Eligibility
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Psychology scholarships help pay for the costs of earning a degree in the field. We created this guide to help students learn more about where to look for psychology scholarships, an explanation of the types of scholarship sponsors, and potential requirements for eligibility.
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The CBCF maintains a list of their many scholarships for young African American or Black students
BEST COLLEGES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR
Eligibility
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Best Colleges maintains a list of scholarships and resources for students of color.
BEST COLLEGES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HBCU STUDENTS
Best Colleges maintains a list of scholarships and resources for students attending HBCUs.
BEST COLLEGES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS AND STUDENT VETERANS
Eligibility
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Best Colleges maintains a list of scholarships and resources for Military Service Members and Student Veterans.
ELC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Eligibility
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The Executive Leadership Council maintains a list of scholarships for students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills and a commitment to community service..
ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA SCHOLARSHIPS
Eligibility
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Recognizing and supporting future generations of women in media is as important as recognizing current achievements. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation gives students starting their careers nearly $20,000 in scholarships annually.
We are proud to provide deserving young women the opportunity to complete their education and meet their full potential.
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Our scholarship program would not be possible without the help of our partners, to whom we owe a debt of gratitude.