Eligibility Requirements:

In order to be considered for a HEAR Scholarship, all applicants must possess all of the following as a pre-requisite:

– An unweighted GPA of at or above 3.0;

– Demonstrated financial need;

– Excellent character, impeccable work ethic, and a demonstrated commitment to service;

– Reside and attend high school in the Chicagoland area;

– Must be a U.S. citizen, or due to become one before the start of college;

– Submission of ACT / SAT are optional, but if you have taken these exams, you are strongly encouraged to submit your scores. As a rule, ACT scores of at or above 22 OR SAT scores of at or above 1110 are required.

– Only applicants who are going to attend a four-year course at an accredited institution of higher education will be considered.

Other Considerations:

The HEAR Scholar isn’t necessarily class valedictorian (though s/he can be!) We look for a good all-around student who is dedicated to his community, has a strong sense of service, and who demonstrates a strong work ethic across the board. Only students of the highest character will be considered.

All applicants who fulfill the minimum requirements laid out below are encouraged to apply.