Chicago Scholars
A college access, persistence and career program with scholarship awards for academically driven, first-generation college students from under-resourced Chicago communities; awards are paid to the college based on need and academics.
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Who can apply
- From Chicago, IL
- First in family to attend college
- Shows financial need
- For seniors
How to apply
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Is this legit?
Trust 80/100 Run by an IRS-registered charity that reports its scholarship grants on its annual tax filing. No red flags.
Source: IRS Form 990 (tax year 2023) · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.
Listed for: Illinois. See all 7,344 scholarships or the ones that welcome homeschoolers.
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