Applicants who qualify will automatically be considered and need not submit any additional materials beyond the application for admission. Who is eligible for Chicago Scholars?Discover scholarship opportunities at UIC, including merit-based awards that can help reduce your tuition costs. Chicago Scholars is looking for: Juniors in high school. Students who live and attend high school in Chicago. No copies of transcripts or "unofficial" transcripts will be accepted. 2. Please visit DePaul Scholarship Connect, log in with your Campus Connect credentials and fill out the general application. Submit your signed Award Notice to the Chicago Office of Financial Aid. Each family's financial aid package is tailored to their particular financial profile, and their submitted documents are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. There is no separate application for scholarship consideration.