Excellence in Education
College Scholarship Program 2025
Overview
The program aims to achieve educational equity and to support students from low-income backgrounds to and through college to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities.
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ELIGIBILITY
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A resident of Chicago
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First in family to college
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High school junior
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WHAT WE DO
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Provide educational scholarships of $3,000 to cover educational expenses per year of college
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Academic and social support to and through college from experts in the field
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Professional mentors to support students
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DEADLINE
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Submit Interest Form by April 18, 2025​
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Financial Assistance
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Financial assistance is provided for participants who have completed all program requirements while in high school and commit to participating in the program after high school graduation. The financial assistance offers $3,000 per year of continued college/university enrollment and college program participation.
Our Fellows Support With:​
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Ad Astra scholarship for educational needs ($3,000 released once enrolled in college/university)
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Academic and social support to and through college from experts in the field
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Connections to partner programs and resources
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Professional mentors
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School system navigation
