The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) on Monday announced that new applications are now being accepted for the “CTA Elevating Futures Scholarship Fund”, an innovative program that provides a path for economically disadvantaged youth to pursue education and careers in construction and engineering.  The “CTA Elevating Futures Scholarship Fund” was created by CTA in 2019 and is now in its second year. Walsh-Fluor is funding the program with $250,000 for 10 scholarships between 2020 and 2023. Students who are awarded scholarships are also eligible to apply for paid summer internships with Walsh-Fluor.

Program details and timeline

• The application period opened Dec. 10, 2020 and applications will be due March 1, 2021. To apply, www.chicagoscholars.org/elevatingfutures.

• Up to three scholarships will be awarded of $5,500 a year for four years per winner.

• Scholarship winners will be announced on April 15, 2021.

• Eligible students must be enrolled in a CPS or CPS-supported high school and currently part of the Chicago Scholars program. Chicago Scholars recruits from all 77 community areas of the city and has student representation from 75 CPS and CPS-supported high schools.

• Eligible students must be enrolled in STEM coursework, have a grade point average of at least 3.0, and have a good attendance record.