City of Chicago's UNCF Workplace Campaign Scholarship
City of Chicago's UNCF Workplace Campaign Scholarship
The City of Chicago's UNCF Workplace Campaign Scholarship offers $5,000 to students with a parent or guardian employed by the City of Chicago or its affiliated agencies. Preference is given to those attending HBCUs or UNCF member institutions.
Apr 20, 2026
13 days left
$5,000
Award amount
8
Requirements
Quick decision
AI insightsBest for
- Children of City of Chicago employees
- Students attending HBCUs
- Full-time students seeking higher degrees
Key highlights
- $5,000 award amount
- Deadline: April 20, 2026
- Eligibility includes a minimum 2.50 GPA
Why apply
- Significant financial support for education
- Encourages enrollment in HBCUs or UNCF institutions
Important checks
- Verify if you meet the employment criteria of a parent or guardian
- Check if your institution is an HBCU or UNCF member for preference
Who can apply
- Child or dependent of a current or retired employee of the City of Chicago or a sister agency
- Minimum 2.50 GPA
- Resident of the U.S.
- High school senior, undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral student
- Seeking a bachelor's, graduate degree, or Ph.D full-time
- U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. national
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
open
Study levels
high_school_senior, graduate_student
Eligible institutions
UNCF
Payout method
Paid to the college or financial aid office
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Skim the official instructions for any uploads or essays.
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
AI guidanceListing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.
- Prepare your academic records to demonstrate GPA
- Gather documentation proving your parent's employment
Key requirements (8)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- Child or dependent of a current or retired employee of the City of Chicago, or a sister agency.
- Minimum 2.50 GPA.
- Resident of the U.S.
- High school senior, undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral student.
- Seeking a bachelor's, graduate degree, or Ph.D full-time.
- Attending or planning to attend school in the U.S.
- U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. national.
- Preference is given to students enrolled full-time at an HBCU or UNCF member institution.
Applying
Applications can be submitted through the BigFuture website before the deadline of April 20, 2026.
Award & payment
Amount: $5,000
Payout: Paid to the college or financial aid office
About the provider
Overview
This scholarship supports students who are dependents of City of Chicago employees, with a focus on those attending HBCUs.
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Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 1, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.