Program Details

City Scholars strengthens Chicago's tech pipeline with extraordinary talent from The Grainger College of Engineering. 

Who are City Scholars?

• University of Illinois juniors and seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0 
• Majors: Computer Science, CS + X, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering
• Your choice of top students who move to Chicago to gain real-world experience during a semester-long internship while taking classes towards their UIUC degree.
• Future leaders seeking a role in Chicago’s tech and startup ecosystem.
• A cohort experience connecting students to executives, experts and civic leaders who drive Chicago's tech ecosystem.

City Scholars Program Overview

• Interns work 20 hours per week in Chicago offices during spring or fall semesters.
• Option to extend semester internship into summer or full-time offers.
• Online and in-person classes in Chicago keep students on track to graduate.
• Leading faculty connect classroom theory to practical real-world application.