Prospective Scholar Nomination Form

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Prospective Scholar Nomination Form

Do you know a current high school junior who would be a good fit for Chicago Scholars? If so, we welcome you to nominate them to join our Class of 2029.

We know our youth within the city of Chicago have what it takes to go and be successful in college, and we want to help them get there and beyond.

To be a Chicago Scholar, we are looking for:

Juniors in high school who will graduate in 2025.
Students who live and attend high school in Chicago.
Students who will be a first-generation college student (neither parent graduated from a four-year college in the US) and/or students who come from a low-income household
Students who are academically ambitious, motivated, and believe in the possibility of their unique superpowers.
Students who are demonstrated leaders in their schools, communities, or homes.
Students who are committed to furthering their education and have a strong desire to attend a 4-year college.
Mature students who can fully commit to a rigorous academic and leadership development program.
Students with a minimum GPA of 3.0

*If the student you are nominating has an academic profile that does not meet these criteria and would like to apply, we will provide a space for the student to share more information about what circumstances may have impacted academic performance in the essay portion of the application.

Your First Name

Your Last Name

Please share your affiliation to Chicago Scholars (select all that apply):

First Name

Last Name

Your College Class Year (20XX)

(Ex: 2024)

Please describe your affiliation to Chicago Scholars:

Please share the name of your organization:

Student's First Name

Student's Last Name

Student's Email

We will use this email to communicate with your nominee

Student's High School

Please provide the student's High School

Please share why you think this student would be a good fit for the Chicago Scholars program.