Chicago Police and Fire Scholarship

We care about you and who you really are, not what you think we want to see in an application. There's no one piece of information—academic and extracurricular records, essays, letters of recommendation, or SAT/ACT scores—that alone determines whether you would be a good fit for the College. Instead, we want you to, through your application, show us who you are in your own voice. What is your story? Why did you choose to pursue certain opportunities? What activities are most meaningful to you? The very best way to approach your UChicago application is to simply be yourself and write in your own voice.

The University of Chicago offers first-year applicants a choice of four application plans. Your application will go through the same careful review process no matter which of these plans you choose, so you should pick the one that best suits you. We encourage you to consider a broad range of college options before making a decision about where and how to apply.

Application Materials

Get your application ready by reviewing the required, optional, and additional materials listed below. Each applicant is expected to submit the required materials, while some students may need to provide additional information depending on their background, interests, and application choice. Materials vary slightly for specialized groups, such as veterans, international, and prospective transfer students.

Please note that, with the exception of prospective students-at-large, admission is offered for entrance in the Autumn Quarter only. We encourage all applicants to review the guidelines carefully.