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 programming, a full-tuition scholarship, and additional need-based financial aid to assist with the cost of room and board for those who qualify. Through this program, students will benefit from the opportunity to bond with a cohort and prepare for the college transition with mentorship from faculty, alumni, staff, and returning Laurel Scholars.

Up to 10 scholarships are awarded annually. Cohorts will reflect a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds and many will be from families that have been historically excluded from higher education (i.e. first-generation, low-income, Native American, and underrepresented students of color).

Eligibility:

Home address in the City of Chicago or Cook County, IL
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Entry term of 2025
Record of academic success in a rigorous college-prep curriculum
Demonstration of courage, determination, and/or leadership
Demonstrated 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 CEEB Code:

School Zip Code:

Type of organization: *

Community-Based Organization

Independent Counseling Organization

Name of organization: *

Location of organization: *

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Postal Code

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 2025 are eligible for nomination to the Laurel Scholarship and Mentorship Program

2025

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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Postal Code

CEEB Code

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? *