The George M. Pullman Educational Foundation will open its 2027 application on November 1, 2026, and close it February 1, 2027. The award can provide up to $10,000 per year for four years, with foundation and scholar-community support. It serves Cook County seniors with a 3.0 minimum unweighted GPA and demonstrated need who file FAFSA and enter an accredited bachelor’s program full time for the first time; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required. Applicants need not yet have a college admission decision, but finalists must verify acceptance and their financial-aid package.
The application includes an online form, three essays, and questions about unweighted GPA, family income, high-school coursework, and activities. Two recommendation forms are also required: one from a teacher and another from an adult who can speak to the student’s growth, strengths, or achievements, such as a counselor, mentor, or employer. Both are submitted electronically.
The foundation allows applicants to apply before receiving a college admission letter, making it possible to prepare during senior year. Finalists must later confirm admission and financial aid, so keep college lists, costs, and documents current. The site provides a sample application, essay template, and recommendation form to help organize materials.
The program is designed as a multi-year relationship, not only an initial check: the foundation describes support throughout four years of college and beyond. Review enrollment and renewal terms carefully because continued support may depend on academic progress and annual steps. Report the award to the financial-aid office so it can be coordinated with other aid.
Confirm the academic year, applicant group, local deadline and time, and documents others must submit. Keep copies and confirmations. Ask your school’s financial-aid office how the scholarship coordinates with FAFSA, grants, and other support.
Read the aid-program profile and the FAFSA guide; verify with the institution how funding is coordinated.
Apply for the Pullman Foundation Scholarship — George M. Pullman Educational Foundation.
Scholarship information and FAQs — George M. Pullman Educational Foundation.
FAFSA application — Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education.
Information checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Dates, funding, and criteria may change; review the linked application before submitting documents and ask your school how other aid may affect the award.
Confirm eligibility and the 2027 cycle deadline on the official portal before applying.
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George M. Pullman Educational Foundation Scholarship
The George M. Pullman Educational Foundation will open its 2027 application on November 1, 2026, and close it February 1, 2027. The award can provide up to $10,000 per year for four years, with foundation and scholar-community support. It serves Cook County seniors with a 3.0 minimum unweighted GPA and demonstrated need who file FAFSA and enter an accredited bachelor’s program full time for the first time; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required. Applicants need n
College scholarship and financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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George M. Pullman Educational Foundation · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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Federal Student Aid · Accessed October 13, 2026
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