Partially funded

Chancellor's Fellows Award (AIM HIGH)

University of Illinois Chicago, United States

Scholarship overview

The Chancellor's Fellows Award (AIM HIGH) is a merit scholarship for first-year and transfer applicants based on strong academic performance and demonstrated financial need. A limited number of awards are available to Illinois residents.

Award Information

  • Illinois residency as determined by university policy; meets state requirements
  • Complete the first-year application to UIC by the scholarship priority deadline of Nov. 2, 2026 (Fall 2027 entry)
  • 2027 graduating senior from an Illinois high school who ranked 1st in class, or has an unweighted GPA of 3.70 with at least 8 Honors, AP, IB (HL), dual credit or dual enrollment courses in grades 11 and 12 combined in core subjects, or an unweighted GPA of 3.70 with a 33 cumulative ACT or 1450 SAT
  • Submit the FAFSA or Rise Act application with UIC school code 001776 by Nov. 2, 2026
  • Total family income not above 8 times the federal poverty guidelines
  • Renewal: enrolled 12+ credits, FAFSA filed each year, 3.0 GPA or higher at end of each academic year, up to 8 consecutive semesters
  • First-year applicants: $7,500
  • Transfer applicants: $5,000
  • First-year applicants: November 2 (final)
  • Transfer applicants: April 1 (final)
  1. Complete the UIC first-year application by the November 2 priority deadline.
  2. Submit the FAFSA or Rise Act application with school code 001776 by November 2.

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How selection works

Funding is limited and meeting the criteria does not guarantee the award; it is only valid for the term in which it is offered.

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