Overview
The University of Chicago Undergraduate Scholarships for the 2027-28 academic sessions are open to international students worldwide. The University of Chicago, a private institution established in 1890 and ranked 21st globally by QS World University Rankings 2025, offers these funded scholarships to support talented students in pursuing a top-tier education.
Coverage
The scholarships provide substantial financial aid packages designed to cover tuition fees, living expenses, and other personal costs. Specific scholarships mentioned include:
* University Scholarship: Partial tuition coverage for four years.
* First Phoenix Scholarship: A $20,000 scholarship for four years, specifically for first-generation college students.
* Police and Fire Scholarship: A full-tuition waiver for four years for children of professional, active-duty, or killed-on-duty municipal, county, and state police and firefighters.
* Odyssey Scholarship Program: Designed for students from under-resourced families or those who are the first in their families to attend college.
* Neubauer Adelante Family Programs: For students actively involved in Hispanic/Latino communities.
* UChicago Promise: Financial support for students from the Chicagoland area.
* Chicago Public Schools Students: A full-tuition waiver for four years for outstanding graduates of Chicago Public Schools.
* Chicago Public Schools Educators: A full-tuition waiver for four years for outstanding students of active CPS full-time teachers and school-based non-leadership staff.
* Partner Schools: Full-tuition fee waivers for four years for exceptional students from specific partner high schools (University of Chicago Charter School Woodlawn Campus, Nicholas Senn High School, Providence St. Mel School, and Kenwood Academy High School).
* City Colleges of Chicago: First-year tuition scholarships to deserving City of Chicago College graduates.
* Evans Scholarship: Full housing and tuition college scholarships for caddies.
* Trott Scholar: For outstanding full-time students from rural communities for four years.
* Veterans: UChicago participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Additionally, the university partners with RaiseMe, allowing students to earn micro-scholarships based on their high school academic and extracurricular achievements, which can help cover tuition costs. Students are also encouraged to apply for third-party scholarships, and the Financial Aid Office provides a list of such opportunities.
Eligibility
These scholarships are available to undergraduate students from all nationalities, including Ethiopian students, who wish to study in the United States. While the general scholarships are open to international students, some specific programs have additional eligibility criteria related to background (e.g., first-generation, under-resourced families), parental occupation (police/firefighters), community involvement (Hispanic/Latino), geographic location (Chicagoland area, rural communities), or specific high school/college attendance.
Requirements
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How to apply
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Notes
The application deadline for the University of Chicago Scholarships 2027 is not specified in the provided information.
