In commitment to Grinnell’s mission to “provide a lively academic community of students and teachers of high scholarly qualifications from diverse social and cultural circumstances,” we are pleased to present the Laurel Scholarship and Mentorship Program.
This program is a Chicago-based, small mentorship program that offers pre-arrival programming, a full-tuition scholarship, and additional need-based financial aid to assist with the cost of room and board for those who qualify. Up to 10 scholarships will be awarded annually. The scholarship is renewable for eight total semesters of enrollment.
Through this program, students will benefit from the opportunity to bond with a cohort and prepare for the college transition with mentorship from faculty, alumni, staff, and returning Laurel scholars. Chicago is the largest metro area in proximity to Grinnell College, and Laurel scholars will have the opportunity to be mentored by the robust network of alumni who live, work, and impact the daily lives of Chicago residents. Cohorts will reflect a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds and many will be from families that have been historically excluded from higher education (i.e., first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students of color).
Scholar success at Grinnell is supported through robust internship and community development program components. Scholars will also be eligible to receive grant support for technology and software, and additional financial aid for those who need assistance with the cost of room and food.
Start the process with a Preliminary Application (2 minutes)!
