Chicago Urban League college scholarship applications open

Applications are open now for college scholarships from the Chicago Urban League.

The organization has a mission to achieve equity for Black families and communities. The scholarship amounts range from $500 to $5,000.

The deadline to apply is February 28.

To qualify for a Chicago Urban League scholarship, applicants need to:

- Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

- Meet student status requirements for specific awards:

- Enrolled as a full-time, undergraduate student in a degree-granting program or

- Expecting to graduate this year from high school and enroll in a full-time undergraduate degree-granting program or

- Completing a two-year college program and expecting to enroll in a degree-granting program at a four-year institution

- Demonstrate financial need

For more information and to apply, visit chiul.org/scholarships.