STEP is designed to reward academic achievement.
Have completed a minimum of l5 semester hours with City Colleges of Chicago, and have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. Submit an essay detailing how receiving a STEP scholarship would assist in meeting the candidate's educational goals. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of previous City Colleges of Chicago scholastic achievement and on the merits of the essay. City Colleges of Chicago employees and relatives are not eligible for this scholarship. For more detailed information, students may contact the City Colleges of Chicago Field Representative at their local Education Center or our European headquarters .