Fund Details
CPS Wentcher Scholarship 2023

Brief Description:

CPS Wentcher Scholarship Program


Renewable scholarships valued at up to $10,000 for Chicago Public Schools students to attend four-year universities

Description:

The CPS Wentcher Scholars Program awards 90+ scholarships valued up to $10,000 to Chicago Public Schools seniors each year. These scholarships are intended to help high-performing CPS students with financial need pursue higher education at an accredited not-for-profit Title IV eligible U.S. college or university of their choice. Wentcher scholars who continue to meet the Foundation's guidelines may renew their scholarships for up to a total of four years of undergraduate support, totaling up to $40,000.

Eligibility:

  • Open to seniors attending all types of Chicago Public Schools
  • Open to U.S. citizens or FAFSA-eligible non-citizens who are allowed to apply for and receive federal financial aid (e.g. legal permanent residents)
  • Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA

    (Due to high application volume these requirements are firm)

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Wentcher Foundation at info@wentcherfoundation.org