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Gerald and Jennifer Beeson Scholarship
DePaul University-Illinois · College program
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
Award
Up to $10,000
$10,000
Deadline
See the official page for current dates.
Checked against the official page on Nov 15, 2026.
Gerald and Jennifer Beeson Scholarship: who qualifies, amount and deadline
Gerald and Jennifer Beeson Scholarship from DePaul University-Illinois awards up to $10,000. Who qualifies: Resident of Illinois; High school student; 12th grade; GPA of 2.70 or higher. To apply: apply for admission to the university; semi-finalists are identified during the admission process and will be contacted to complete an interview.
Source: DePaul University-Illinois official page, checked Nov 15, 2026
About this scholarship
This scholarship is designed to assist promising high school seniors graduating from Catholic high schools in the Chicago area. Recipients are expected to demonstrate leadership skills and a strong dedication to social justice. As part of the program, scholars must commit to social activism, complete community service projects, and participate in leadership and mentoring activities organized by the Office of Multicultural Student Success.
Who can apply
- Resident of Illinois
- High school student
- 12th grade
- GPA of 2.70 or higher
- Usable at: 4-year college, private college
- Must be an incoming traditional freshman from a Chicago-area Catholic High School with leadership skills and a commitment to social justice.
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Award details
- Amount
- Up to $10,000
- Number of awards
- Not stated
- Renewable
- One-time or not stated
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Need-based
- No
- Essay required
- Not stated
Key dates
Applications open
Open now or not stated
Deadline
See the official page for current dates.
Winners notified
Not stated
As published: See the official page for current dates.
How to apply
- Apply for admission to the university; semi-finalists are identified during the admission process and will be contacted to complete an interview.
Provider and source
- Provider
- DePaul University-Illinois
- Last verified
- Nov 15, 2026
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Where you can use it
This award is for students at DePaul University-Illinois.
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