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Wentcher Foundation Scholarship - Chicago Public Schools

Wentcher Foundation
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025
Closes: 2/6/2026

The Wentcher Foundation Scholarship – Chicago Public Schools supports graduating seniors from public high schools in Chicago, Illinois, who have been academically successful and exhibit leadership through extracurricular activities. Students who demonstrate financial need are encouraged to apply.

Win up to
$10,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Minimum 3.00 GPA
  • Resident of Chicago, Illinois
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree
  • U.S. citizen, conditional permanent resident, FAFSAeligible non-citizen, or permanent resident
  • Participation in extracurricular activities or leadership
  • Overcome obstacles
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: IL
    • City: Chicago
    Minimum GPA
    3
    Citizenship Status
    Conditional Permanent Resident, FAFSA-Eligible Non-Citizen, U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
    Activities
    Extracurricular Activities, Leadership
    Situation
    Overcame Adversity

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