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
10 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
Field of study
Education
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.
Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 1, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.