George M. Pullman Educational Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
$40,000
Calendar Deadline:
January 31, 2026
Stack Star Awards Available:
Varies
Eligibility Criteria:
GPA
Financial Aid Status
State Selection
Current Year in School
County Selection
Citizenship
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Scholarship Description

Pullman Scholars succeed academically and professionally, they’re active in their communities, they overcome challenges to achieve their goals, and are responsible individuals. The application process is open annually from the beginning of November to the end of the following January.

Scholarship Details

  • Up to $10,000 per year for four years
  • Support from the Pullman Foundation Staff and Scholar Community

Eligibility Criteria

  • Graduating high school senior from Cook County, Illinois
  • Enrolling full-time in a bachelor’s degree program for the first time
  • Attending an accredited institution in the U.S. eligible for Title IV federal aid
  • Demonstrates strong financial need
  • Cumulative 3.0 unweighted GPA or higher
  • Eligible for state and federal aid, filing the FAFSA
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Not currently attending college or holding any degree

Application Process

  1. Verify eligibility based on residency, academic achievement, and financial need
  2. Submit the scholarship application by the specified deadline
  3. Follow through with additional requirements such as submitting transcripts, participating in interviews, and providing FAFSA and college acceptance documentation

As applicants proceed through the stages, they will receive other deadlines for submitting transcripts, the interview process, submitting the FAFSA Submission Summary, and submitting college acceptance letters and financial aid award forms.

Contact

Scholarship Committee

George M. Pullman Educational Foundation
55 W. Monroe Street, Suite 3460
Chicago, IL 60603
312-422-0444