Chi-Rise Scholarship

Chi-Rise Scholarship provides scholarship funding for eligible high school graduates to attend a 4-year college or university, covering tuition, on-campus housing or meal plan, and related expenses. Awards are up to $8,000 annually and renewable for up to three years, based on certain academic and institutional requirements. The program is administered by Scholarship America and targets Chicago Public Schools graduates for undergraduate study.

Scholarship awards toward cost of attendance; renewal eligibility based on academic performance and continued full-time enrollment.

Applicants must be a 2026 graduating senior from one of the specified Chicago Public Schools and intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year institution.

Submit an application with personal information, academics, and required transcripts; must apply to multiple colleges and meet GPA requirements as specified.