The starting point
UChicago is the exception among elite universities: it does award institutional merit scholarships, with approximately 4% of freshmen receiving non-need-based merit aid averaging $16,338. Students are automatically considered for merit at admission. The Empower Initiative guarantees free tuition for families under $125,000.
Selection beyond grades and scores. These awards are not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read each award's selection rules, application steps and dates. Meeting a minimum is not an award offer.
Awards to discuss
The 2 awards in this school's research. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
University Scholar Award
$5,000/year (approximately $20,000 over four years) · Variable or qualified amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Competitive. Awarded for leadership and academic distinction. All applicants are automatically considered; no separate application required. Specific selection criteria and recipient count not published.
Renewal: Renewable for four years. Specific renewal GPA not published.
Other terms: One of several merit scholarships UChicago awards through the admissions process. Merit awards start at $2,000/year and vary in size. UChicago is the only top-10 school that awards institutional merit aid to a meaningful percentage of freshmen (4%).
https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/financial-support/scholarships/
Stamps Scholars Program
Enrichment grants for second-year students. Specific dollar amounts not published on UChicago pages. · Published award terms
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Selected from among admitted students. Partnership between UChicago and the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation since 2011. No separate application required.
Renewal: Enrichment grants awarded during second year. Not a four-year renewable scholarship.
Other terms: The Stamps Scholars Program at UChicago focuses on enrichment (research, travel, service) rather than tuition reduction. Distinct from the Stamps Scholarship at other universities, which often covers full COA.
https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/financial-support/scholarships/
