Scholarship
Chicago STAR Scholarship (CPS — Chicago State University)
City of Chicago / Chicago State University
Full tuition at Chicago State University✓ Link verified Jul 23
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Award
Full tuition at Chicago State University
Eligibility
Illinois
Grades
12th grade
Min. GPA
2.5
Deadline
July
Renewable
Yes
Need-based
Yes
Essay required
No
Eligibility & requirements
Chicago Public Schools graduate with minimum 2.5 GPA and family income under $75,000; covers full tuition at Chicago State University; students must enroll within 2 years of CPS graduation; helps CPS graduates who are first-generation college students.
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