Graduating High School Senior Scholarship

Special requirement

Essay required

Local

Specific majors

Overview

CEF provides a $1,200 award to graduating high school seniors who live or go to high school within the city of Chicago, and are accepted to accredited university engineering programs. To qualify, you need to have a minimum of 2.5 GPA and a minimum SAT score of at least 990, or an ACT score of at least 21. To apply, you'll need to submit an essay.

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 March 31, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

www.chicagoengineersfoundation.org

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

Short responses

Capture your potential by answering open-ended questions about yourself and your interests.

FAQ

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship?

To increase your chances of getting a scholarship, apply early, follow all application instructions, and write a great scholarship essay (if applicable)! For more help, ask a Mos advisor!

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

If you haven't heard back within a few weeks, reach out to the scholarship organization! Some scholarship organizations email all the applicants to let them know if they were selected or not, while others only contact the winners—it usually depends on the number of applicants. It never hurts to follow up.

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to?

To prioritize your scholarship applications, think about which scholarships you have the best chance of getting (the most specific ones, with more than one winner), the ones due the soonest, and the ones that are awarding the most money.

Tip: We recommend you make a schedule for yourself to follow to stay organized and on track throughout the scholarship application season! You can always ask a Mos advisor for help.

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

Each scholarship has a set of requirements: specific factors that determine whether or not you're eligible to apply. You can visit the scholarship site to find this information, or fill out the Mos quiz to be automatically matched with scholarships you qualify for! FYI: the more information you share with Mos, the better scholarship matches Mos will make!