RaiseMe Micro-scholarships – DePaul University-Illinois

This program allows high school students to earn micro-scholarships starting as early as the ninth grade. By tracking everyday achievements such as grades, extracurricular activities, and leadership positions on the partner platform, students accumulate small awards that culminate in a yearly financial aid package upon enrollment. The program is designed to incentivize early preparation for higher education and reward consistent academic and personal progress throughout high school. Please note that applicants intending to major in music or theatre are excluded from this specific program but may qualify for other talent-based institutional funding.

The award amount is listed as Up to $10,000 per year, and the award is renewable. Eligibility on record: open to high school students (9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, and 12th grade); usable at a 4-year college or private college. The next deadline on record is November 15, 2026, and the deadline recurs each year. No essay is required. Listed by DePaul University-Illinois; CollegesRef last checked the official page on November 11, 2026.