Scholarships
Deadline: September 15th
The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, full scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors. Starting in 2018, the scholarship will be awarded to 300 top student leaders each year with the intent of promoting their academic excellence through college graduation and providing them the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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AWARD
Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance* that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
BASIC ELIGIBILITY
To apply, students must be:
- A high school senior
- From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
- Pell-eligible
- A US citizen, national or permanent resident
- A minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
Questbridge: National College Match Scholarship
Deadline: September 27th
Eligibility
In order to be eligible to apply to the National College Match in the fall of 2017, applicants must graduate from high school during or before the summer of 2018 and plan to enroll as a freshman in college in the fall of 2018.
The QuestBridge National College Match is open to all:
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents or
Students, regardless of citizenship, currently attending high school in the United States.
*Important considerations for students who are not U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents, but are attending high school in the United States: Only some of our colleges will consider non-U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents for admission and full scholarships through the College Match.
Academic Achievement:
We seek students who have demonstrated a level of academic achievement that meets or exceeds the admissions standards of our colleges. The following is based on profiles of past Finalists, and are not strict cut-offs:
Academic Criteria:
Grades and rigor of high school curriculum
Primarily A's in the most challenging courses available (usually including Honors, AP, and/or IB level courses.)
Class rank: Top 5-10% of your graduating class.
Standardized test scores
SAT or PSAT scores > 1310
ACT composite score > 28
Financial Qualifications
Finalists typically come from households earning less than $65,000 annually for a family of four, and often less. This is not a strict cut-off and we encourage students who feel they have faced significant financial hardship to review these financial details carefully to see if they may qualify.
Greenhouse Scholars' vision is to create a community of leaders who will evolve the communities of the world. We are not a typical scholarship: our unique, Whole Person approach provides personal and professional support, in addition to financial support, during all 4 years of college.
We are excited to announce our application is open, and eligible high school seniors may go to our application site to apply. The deadline to be considered is December 1, 2017. I am attaching a flyer, which may be shared with students and parents. We are also mailing materials to your school.
Who should apply: We are looking for high-performing seniors who come from low-income communities and have demonstrated true leadership and positive community contributions. To be eligible, applicants must:
Be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a four-year accredited academic institution
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a legal resident of Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, or North Carolina
Have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
Demonstrate financial need (annual household income no greater than $70,000)
Possess excellent leadership skills, an ability to persevere through difficult circumstances, and a strong interest and commitment to their community
Application Process: Please visit our website for information on the process and key dates: https://greenhousescholars.org/our-scholars/become-a-scholar/
Once again, Wendy's® High School Heisman® is awarding a total of $150,000 in scholarships to the nation’s most accomplished scholar-athletes. With winners from every school, 100 State Winners, 10 National Finalists, and 2 National Winners, your graduating seniors have lots of ways to join the ranks of more than 600,000 past winners—including several of your school’s very own.
Refer your best-of-the-best.
This year’s winners from your school will compete for 100 scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, along with recognition at the state and national levels. And their chance starts with you. Give your seniors a shot at winning the Wendy’s Heisman Scholarship by referring a student today. You can also encourage your Heisman-worthy students to apply at https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/
The Lexus Eco Challenge is a national STEM competition for grades 6–12 that empowers teens to take action to help the environment.
Challenge your students to tackle eco issues related to land, water, air, and climate. In the contest, teams of 5–10 students create practical solutions while competing for amazing prizes–up to $500,000 in scholarships and grants are awarded each year to eligible teachers, students, and schools.
Chicago Football Classis College Fair
Student Registration is open!
THE COLLEGE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 FROM 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc. 15th Annual College Scholarship Fair
October 7th, 2017
UIC Pavilion, 525 S. Racine Ave, Chicago IL.
Students can register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-100-black-men-of-chicago-15th-annual-college-scholarship-fair-students-registration-37229199538
Since 2003, the 100BMC has hosted an annual College Scholarship Fair with up to 200 Colleges and Universities interacting with nearly 5000 students, parents and educational partners.
The 15th Annual College Scholarship Fair will take place Saturday, October 7th, 2017 at the University of Illinois - Pavilion from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Student Registration is open; please complete your registration at CSF Registration to obtain your spot for this year’s fair.
September 16th, 2017
Tuley Park, 90th and King Dr.
11 AM – 2 PM
Free Admission
Special event brought to you by the:
United States Naval Academy
In Illinois: Chicago, IL
September 23, 2017
Join us for a USNA Admissions Program in one of the three dates/locations to learn about the admissions process for the U.S. Naval Academy, meet midshipmen and talk with USNA Admissions staff.
- Full College Scholarship
- 25 Academic Majors
- #1 Public School in the Nation*
- Top 5 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
- Division I Varsity Sports
- Exciting Careers Post-Graduation
WHEN:
September 23, 2017 (Saturday)
2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Registration begins at 1:30 P.M.
WHERE:
UIC College Prep
1231 S. Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608
FIRE's Free Speech Essay Contest is now open!
This year's prompt is: Explain why free speech is so important to higher education, and why censorship undermines the ideals of liberal education and a free society.
You can find more details about the essay contest here: thefire.org/contest
FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights in Education) will be awarding $20,000 in scholarship prizes to the winners.
Free Scholarship Fair!
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with colleges and universities about scholarship opportunities. Some colleges will be accepting students and awarding scholarships on the spot. Learn about our Micro-Scholarship program that awards you scholarship dollars for your high school accomplishments.
University of Illinois-Chicago Pavilion
525 S. Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60607
10:00am -3:00pm
4:00pm -7:00pm
Students need to bring: multiple copies of transcripts, ACT/SAT test scores, letters of recommendation, an essay titled “Why I want to go to college.”, and a resume.
THIS PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS
Students can register for this event online at www.infinitescholar.org
Ford Foundation Fellowship Program
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois
Latino Resources College Scholarship Fund
Eligibility:
-Must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or meet the criteria for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) Approved Students
-Must have a permanent residence within Cook County, Illinois
-Must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college, university, or graduate school, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate's degree, certification, or licensure
For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
OCIYU Scholarship for Undocumented Students
The number of scholarships awarded varies depending on the amount of funds raised during any given year. Recipients will be announced in early summer and will receive their scholarship award before the start of the fall semester.
For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
PepsiCo Cesar Chavez Latino Scholarship
beginning or continuing their studies at a higher education institution. The fund provides financial assistance to
qualified Latino/a students in an effort to promote academic success. PepsiCo Cesar Chavez Latino Scholarship
Fund Recipients will be honored at the annual Si Se Puede Gala presented by the Cesar Chavez Foundation. Award
recipients will be required to complete 30 hours of service to the Cesar Chavez Foundation within 12 months of
award.
Eligibility:
-Applicant must be an incoming or continuing full-time undergraduate student at any education institution for the upcoming academic year
-Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, undocumented, DACA or eligible non-citizen (as defined by FAFSA)
-Applicant may only receive award once
-Applicant's immediate family members are not eligible for award within 12 calendar months (e.g. siblings, parents, or children)
For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
Support Creativity Graduate Scholarship
The Anhelo Project Dream Scholarship
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund College Scholarships
TheDream.US Community College Graduate Scholarship
TheDream.US First Time College Student Scholarship
For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
| Scholarship Name | Timeline (Open - Close) | Target Demographic | Award Amount | Academic Works Link |
| City of Chicago Scholarship | 10/16/2017 - 12/1/2017 | Current College Students ONLY, Minimum of 2.5 GPA, Demonstrate financial need (FAFSA), Attend a four-year college/university | Varies | https://cps.academicworks.com/opportunities/2511 |
| Greenhouse Scholars Program | 9/1/2017 - 12/1/2017 | HS Senior, cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above, U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., | up to $5,000 | https://cps.academicworks.com/opportunities/2460 |
| Demonstrate financial need: household annual income may not exceed $70,000 | ||||
| Emma L. Bowen Foundation Work/Study Program | 10/1/2017 -12/1/2017 | HS Senior OR college student, Student of color (African-American, Asian-American, Latino, or Native American), cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, Interested in pursuing a career in the media industry, Plan to attend or are currently a student at a four-year accredited college or university, U.S. citizen or permanent resident | Hourly salary and matching funds for college expenses | https://cps.academicworks.com/opportunities/1958 |
| Department of the Air Force - Type 1 | 6/1/2017 - 12/1/2017 | HS Senior, Minimum 3.0 GPA, pursue a career in engineering, technology, chemistry, meteorology, etc, Must achieve an SAT composite of 1240 or ACT composite of 26, Enlist in the Air Force Reserve and enroll in Air Force ROTC beginning with the fall term, U.S. citizen, Applicants must be age 17 or older to be considered | Full Tuition | https://cps.academicworks.com/opportunities/2272 |
| Department of the Air Force - Type 2 | 6/1/2017 - 12/1/2017 | HS Senior, Minimum 3.0 GPA, Pursue a career in engineering, technology, chemistry, meteorology, etc, Must achieve an SAT composite of 1240 or ACT composite of 26, Enlist in the Air Force Reserve and enroll in Air Force ROTC beginning with the fall term, U.S. citizen, Applicants must be age 17 or older to be considered | $18,000 per year | https://cps.academicworks.com/opportunities/2299 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship | 10/1/2017 -12/1/2017 | HS Senior or undergraduate student, African-American male, Cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or greater, Involvement in church, community, and/or school-site activities, Plans to enroll at a 4-year college/university | up to $1,000 | https://cps.academicworks.com/opportunities/2127 |
| Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. Scholarship | 10/1/2017 -12/1/2017 | HS Senior, African-American female, Minimum 2.5 GPA, Must be accepted by an accredited college/university, Must major in a Business related field of study. | Varies | https://cps.academicworks.com/opportunities/1926 |
| Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education | 10/1/2017 - 12/1/2017 | HS Senior, Must be Latino/a, Illinois resident, Registered in a two or 4-year college or university in the State of Illinois, Community involvement | $1,000 | https://cps.academicworks.com/opportunities/2182 |
| AXA Achievement Scholarship Program | 9/5/2017 - 12/15/2017 | HS Senior, US citizen, Attending 2-year or 4-year institution, Demonstrate ambition/self-drive | $2,500, $10,000 or $25,000 | https://cps.academicworks.com/opportunities/2499 |
| Foot Locker Scholars Athletes Program | 9/1/2017 - 12/15/2017 | HS Senior, Minimum GPA of 3.0, Entering college in the Fall of 2018 as a freshman at a four-year school, Currently a member of a high school sports team or be involved in after-school sports, U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident | $20,000 dispersed over 4 years | https://cps.academicworks.com/opportunities/1994 |
| Sisters Investing in Souls Scholarship | 10/31/2017 - 12/15/2017 | African-American HS Senior, Middle-income economic status, Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher, Student must be a resident of the State of Illinois, Declared intention to enroll in a four-year accredited college, two-year city college | Varies | https://cps.academicworks.com/opportunities/2241 |
| Burger King McLamore Foundation and the James W. McLamore Whopper Scholarship | 9/1/2017 - 12/15/2017 | HS Senior, US resident, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico | $5,000 - $50,000 | https://cps.academicworks.com/opportunities/2357 |
| Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders | 9/15/2017 - 12/29/2017 | HS Senior, At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry, Demonstrate financial need (FAFSA), Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student in a four-year or two-year institution in the U.S., Open to DREAMers | $500 or $1,000 | https://cps.academicworks.com/opportunities/1866 |
| Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award Sweepstakes | 3/13/2017 - 12/31/2017 | HS Senior, Plan to attend 2 or 4-year college, US resident | $2,500 | https://cps.academicworks.com/opportunities/2092 |
| Dolores Saxton-Walker Scholarship | 10/1/2017 - 12/31/2017 | Minority HS Senior student, 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA, Pursuing a career in business or business-related career, Admitted to college or university | $3,000 | https://cps.academicworks.com/opportunities/2129 |
| All links provided are accessible through CPS Academic Works (AW). “Ours” are opportunities where the application is embedded in Academic Works. External Opportunities must be completed outside of the AW system. For more information on scholarships contact CPS Scholarship Manager, Michele Howard, at CollegeScholarships@cps.edu | ||||