Our Scholarships

Applications for the 2026/2027 school year will open December 1, 2025 and close on February 15, 2026.

HIAS Immigration & Citizenship Scholarships are offered in the following categories:

For individuals who were assisted (or whose family was assisted) by HIAS Immigration & Citizenship in Chicago specifically:

Undergraduate Scholarships

Awarded to high school seniors beginning post-secondary education in a 4 year college or university on a full-time basis, or college students continuing in undergraduate or technical study.

Graduate Scholarships

Awarded to students enrolling  or continuing enrollment in a graduate level educational program.

Purdue Scholars Award

Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student enrolling or continuing enrollment in Purdue University.

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For anyone regardless of faith or background, who was assisted (or whose family was assisted) by HIAS Immigration & Citizenship in Chicago specifically:

Benton Bernstein Scholarships

Awarded to a student enrolling or continuing in a course of study in one of the helping professions such as medicine, social work or psychology.

Additional Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must identify as one of the following:

• ­­An individual who came to the United States with the assistance of HIAS Immigration & Citizenship; OR
• ­A U.S.-born child or grandchild of someone who immigrated to the United States with the assistance of HIAS Immigration & Citizenship; OR
• Someone who applied, or whose family applied, for Permanent Residency (i.e. a “Green Card") or citizenship or DACA with the assistance of HIAS Immigration & Citizenship.

Questions? Contact Fatima Rasoul.