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Chicago Urban League Scholarship Program
Chicago Urban League
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Award
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Eligibility
Illinois
Grades
12th grade
Deadline
Varies
Need-based
Yes
Essay required
Yes
Eligibility & requirements
Chicago, Illinois high school senior entering higher education for the first time; financial aid for tuition, books, and academic costs; open to all regardless of race/ethnicity.
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