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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

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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

The following scholarships are also received by many Chicago Scholars. The organizations providing these scholarships have a proven commitment to supporting first generation and/or low-income students, as well as a commitment to or history of selecting Chicago Scholars.

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

Due: November 15, 2024

Jefferson & Walentas Scholarships

Due: December 1, 2024

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Due: December 31, 2024

MANN LAKE BEEKEEPING SCHOLARSHIP

Due: December 31, 2024

Wrist-Band.com Scholarship

Due: December 31, 2024

STROMBERG’S CHICKEN SCHOLARSHIP

Due: January 3, 2025

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholars

Due: January 9, 2025

Jackie Robinson Scholarship Foundation Award

Due: January 21, 2025

Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship

Due: January 29, 2025

Boren Awards

Due: January 31, 2025

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/.

Due: January 31, 2025

DAR American Indian Scholarship

Due: January 31, 2025

Chevron Dinah Shore Scholarship

Due: February 1, 2025

ANS Scholarship Program

Due: February 1, 2025

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 

Due: February 6, 2025

McDonald’s HACER National Scholarship Program

Due: February 14, 2025

ACB Scholarship Program

Due: February 21, 2025

Choose Chicago Future Leader Award

Due: February 28, 2025

The Dream U.S. National Scholarship

Due: March 1, 2025

Foundation 649

Due: March 3, 2025

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

Due: April 1, 2025

Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Program

Due: April 30, 2025

THE JOSHUA DAVID GARDNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

JVL COLLEGE COUNSELING

Eligibility

  • JVL Counseling offers a wide variety of scholarship opportunities for a wide variety of interests and career paths.

CPS ACADEMIC WORKS

HACU SCHOLARSHIPS

A list of scholarships maintained by HACU.

SCHOLARSHIP OWL

Eligibility

  • 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

  • UNCF offers several scholarships that require various eligibility needs.

THE ACTUARIAL FOUNDATION

Field of Study: Actuarial Sciences/Profession

Eligibility

  • The Actuarial Foundation offers several scholarships that require various eligibility needs.

PSYCHOLOGY.ORG SCHOLARSHIPS

Field of Study: Psychology

Eligibility

  • 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

  • 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

  • Best Colleges maintains a list of scholarships and resources for Military Service Members and Student Veterans.

ELC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Eligibility

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Our scholarship program would not be possible without the help of our partners, to whom we owe a debt of gratitude.

OneGoal Resources for Students

IEEE PES Scholarships