Wentcher Foundation Scholarship (Chicago Public Schools)

The Wentcher Foundation awards need-based scholarships of up to $10,000 per year, renewable for all four years of undergraduate study, to graduating Chicago Public Schools seniors with at least a 3.3 unweighted GPA who show academic strength, character, and financial need. Past scholars have come from 61 of the city's 77 community areas. Applicants must be eligible for federal financial aid (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or eligible non-citizens) and submit two short-answer essays, a transcript, a letter of recommendation, and a FAFSA Submission Summary. It's open only to current CPS seniors graduating that June, not students outside the district.

Eligibility

DemographicsMust be a currently enrolled Chicago Public Schools senior graduating in June; not open to students outside CPS.

Applying

Up to $10,000 per year, renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study (up to $40,000 total).