Application and Eligibility

Spring 2026
City Scholars

Live, Learn, and Intern in Chicago.
Applications open on Aug. 25 2025
Applications close on Sep. 17, 2025, 11:59 p.m.

Majors Accepted

City Scholars is open to undergraduate students with at least junior credit standing majoring in:

  • Computer science 
  • CS + X 
  • Computer engineering
  • Electrical engineering

Spring 2026 Program Requirements

Overview

  • Location: Chicago
  • Dates:  Jan. 21, 2026 - May 6, 2026

Deadlines

  • Application Deadline is Sep. 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
  • Accepted students may withdraw before rankings are submitted on Nov. 9, 2025.

Application

  • Current resume
  • Statement of Interest in the City Scholars Program (200 word limit)
  • Applications are submitted online and the link will be posted on this website when the application is live.

Eligibility

  • 3.2/4.0 GPA recommended
  • Junior or senior standing
  • CS and CS+X students should complete CS 233 or CS 340. If enrolled in a required course, you are eligible to apply. 
  • ECE students should complete ECE 210. If enrolled in a required course, you are eligible to apply.