Partially funded

UChicago Merit Scholarships

University of Chicago, United States

Scholarship overview

All first-year applicants are automatically considered for University merit scholarships, regardless of financial situation. Awards recognize outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement, demonstrated leadership and commitment to community, and often include additional support components.

Named awards include the University Scholarship, First Phoenix Scholarship, National Police and Fire Scholarship, CPS Educators Award, CPS Scholarship, UChicago Partner Schools Scholarship, the Scholarship for Dependents of Faculty, Other Academic Appointees and Staff, and the City Colleges of Chicago Star Scholarship.

Award Information

  • First-year applicants to the College; no separate application
  • Considered independently of financial situation
  1. Apply for admission; consideration is automatic.

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How selection works

Selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular achievement, leadership and community commitment.

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