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!
We’re excited to announce that our external scholarships board will be fully transitioning to REACH Pathways on October 7th. REACH Pathways offers an enhanced, AI-powered platform designed to connect under-resourced students with curated opportunities at leading companies and colleges. As part of this transition, all current users will gain access to personalized career quests, resume-building tools, and direct connections with recruiters. Stay tuned for more details and prepare to level up your career journey with REACH Pathways!
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
W. P. Carey Scholarship Award
Wentcher Scholars
The Wentcher Foundation identifies students nearing graduation from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) who exemplify academic excellence, high character, and demonstrate financial need.
Awards of up to $10,000 a year, renewable for four years of undergraduate support.
CPS ACADEMIC WORKS
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 5pm on January 31st, 2025. For details and the online application, visit www.pullmanfoundation.org/apply/.
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
ATLAS Fellows
For Scholars interested in a career in finance, ATLAS Fellows opens doors for brilliant and under-resourced young people to access life-changing careers.
Awards of up to $20,000 per year for four years, depending on need
Four years of summer internships at prestigious financial institutions
Open to high school seniors
Learn more at atlasfellows.org
JVL COLLEGE COUNSELING
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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
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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)
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UNCF offers several scholarships that require various eligibility needs.
THE ACTUARIAL FOUNDATION
Field of Study: Actuarial Sciences/Profession
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The Actuarial Foundation offers several scholarships that require various eligibility needs.
PSYCHOLOGY.ORG SCHOLARSHIPS
Field of Study: Psychology
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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
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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
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Best Colleges maintains a list of scholarships and resources for Military Service Members and Student Veterans.
ELC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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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
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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.