Nominate a Student for the Laurel Scholarship and Mentorship Program

The Laurel Scholarship and Mentorship Program is a small, Chicago-based mentorship program that offers pre-arrival engagement, a full-tuition scholarship, and additional need-based financial aid to help with the cost of housing and food for those who qualify. Grinnell will award up to 10 scholarships annually.

Through this program, students will benefit from the opportunity to bond with a cohort and prepare for the college transition with mentorship from the Laurel Scholars Mentor Team. Cohort members will reflect a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds, exhibit cultural affinities with or perspectives on underrepresented identity groups of color, and/or be from families that have been historically excluded from higher education (i.e., first generation and/or low income).

Eligibility:

Home address in the City of Chicago or Cook County, IL
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Entry term of 2026
Record of academic success in a rigorous college-prep curriculum
Exhibited courage, determination, and/or leadership
Demonstration of a remarkable commitment to the well-being of their families, communities, and/or schools

* an asterisk identifies a required item

Contact/Submitter's Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

What is your position? *

What is your title? *

Name of high school: *

School Zip Code:

Type of organization: *

Community-Based Organization

Independent Counseling Organization

Name of organization: *

Location of organization: *

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Website URL:

Nominee Information

First name of student *

Preferred or alternative first name of student *

Last name of student *

Year Entering College *
Only students graduating from high school in spring 2026 are eligible for nomination to the Laurel Scholarship and Mentorship Program

2026

Student type *
Transfer students are not eligible for this program.

First-Year

Student email address *
Preferably personal/non-school-based email address.

Student's Date of Birth *

Student's High School *
If home schooled, type 970000.

School Address *
If home schooled, type home address.

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Student's Mailing Address
If you don't have their home/mailing address you can leave this blank.

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Why are you nominating this student? *