The Murphy Scholarship
The Murphy Scholarship is funded by the , an organization with a mission to provide financial and educational support Chicago students from underfunded neighborhoods. Each year, the awards approximately 150-170 s…
10.01.26
77 days left
award worth $10,000
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Review status
Jul 12, 2026
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Deadline urgency
77 days left
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Application difficulty
Hard
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Who can apply
- In addition to meeting the below eligibility criteria, applicants must attend one of DMSF’s Partner High Schools. County Residency Lake County, Cook County Lake County, Cook County State Residency Illinois Illinois Other Background / Interest Low Income Citizenship Status U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents Citizenship Status: U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents
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Status
Upcoming
Study levels
High school junior, High school senior, Graduate student
Field of study
Business Management and Marketing, Education, Health Professions and Clinical Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts
Payout method
Paid directly to the student
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- In addition to meeting the below eligibility criteria, applicants must attend one of DMSF’s Partner High Schools.….
- Citizenship Status: U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents.
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Award & payment
Amount: award worth $10,000
Payout: Paid directly to the student
About the provider
Overview
holarships worth around $7,500 each to help exceptional, low-income middle school students from Chicago attend select college preparatory high schools that are partners of DMSF. These scholarships can be renewed for an additional three years, meaning recipients can earn up to $30,000 total. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more application details. Learn more and apply through the scholarship program’s website here Who may apply: In addition to meeting th…
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Information last verified Jul 12, 2026.
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