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Hope Chicago gives thousands of public school students pathway to economic success

December 16, 2021

A first of its kind scholarship program will give thousands of Chicago Public School Students and their parents a pathway to economic success. Hope Chicago is pledging $1 billion over 10 years to cover the full cost of attending any participating college or university.

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