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A list of frequently asked questions and answers follows.
1. Who can qualify for the Scholar Program?
Waukegan High School - Freshman only
Round Lake High School - Freshman and 8th grade students*
Warren Township High School - Freshman and 8th grade students*
Highland Park High School - 8th grade students only
Maine East High School - 8th grade students only
* after 2010, applications will only be accepted for 8th grade students
Applications are distributed in the spring to students who:
Rank in the top 10% - 20% (depending on school) of their class and
Can answer "yes" to at least two of the questions that follow:
Are you the first generation in your family to attend a 4 year U.S. college?
Will you need financial assistance in order to attend college?
Are you from a population that is typically underrepresented on college campuses?
Do you have a unique family circumstance that might qualify you for consideration?
2. How are Schuler Scholars chosen?
Scholars are chosen on the basis of the following criteria: academic performance, motivation and character, need for guidance, education and career plans, extracurricular involvement and financial need.
3. What is the application deadline? When do applicants interview and get inducted into the Scholar Program?
Deadlines vary by school. Contact the School Director for more information.
4. How does the application process work?
Phase 1 – Applications:
Applications are distributed during the school day to eligible students at partner schools
Applicants and their parents/guardians are required to attend evening Information Meeting
Applications are submitted and reviewed by Scholar Program staff
Phase 2 – Interviews:
Qualified applicants and their parents/guardians are invited to interview
Applicants will be notified of their first interview appointment
Some applicants will be called back for a final interview
Within two weeks of the final interviews, all applicants will be notified by mail of their status
Phase 3 – Induction:
Enrollment is complete once applicants and their parents/guardians sign a contract outlining the terms and conditions of the program, a release of information form and a consent form to attend a mandatory 10-day summer leadership program.
5. How many scholars do you enroll in the Scholar Program every year?
The Scholar Program enrolls between 20-50 scholars per year at each partner high school.
6. Can the scholarship be applied to any college or university?
No, scholars must attend an institution that meets the approval of the Scholar Program. Approved institutions are highly ranked, uphold a high level of academic rigor, offer scholars individualized attention through small classroom learning environments, offer substantial financial aid, are highly selective in their acceptance process, and have high retention and graduation rates. A team of counselors provides one-on-one and group coaching to ensure admission into the best colleges and universities possible given each scholar’s academic background, career interests, learning style and cultural and socio-economic fit.
7. Does the family pay anything?
Families do not pay for any of the enrichment programs offered during high school. The $10,000 scholarship is a supplement to the family’s Expected Family Contribution as determined by the Federal Government.
8. Is it possible to lose the scholarship?
Yes, scholars who do not uphold the GPA requirement or do not attend mandatory enrichment programs can lose the scholarship.
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