Wentcher Scholarship

Direct application

Up to $10,000

Eligibility

Education level
High school

About this scholarship

Chicago Public Schools seniors graduating in June with a minimum 3.3 unweighted GPA, high character, leadership, and federal financial-aid eligibility may apply for the Wentcher Scholarship of up to $10,000 per year, renewable for four years of undergraduate study at any eligible U.S. college.

The application includes two short-response essays, a letter of recommendation, official transcripts, and a FAFSA Submission Summary. Finalists are invited to interview.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Two short-response essays
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • FAFSA Submission Summary
  • Finalists are invited to interview.
  • Renewable for four years of undergraduate study at an eligible U.S. college.