Marquette Bank Offers Scholarships to 64 High School Seniors through Annual Scholarship Program

Release date: 1/30/2026

ORLAND PARK, IL. (January 26, 2026) – Marquette Bank, a locally owned neighborhood bank, has announced the continuation of the Marquette Bank Education Foundation Scholarship Program for 64 Chicagoland High Schools— and this year comes with exciting news! This year, the scholarship amount has been increased to $3,000, giving students an even greater boost as they continue their education. Since awarding its first scholarships in 1968, the program has proudly upheld a long-standing tradition of supporting graduating seniors from schools within Marquette Bank’s neighborhood footprint.
 
These scholarships are awarded to students who have an outstanding record of community service, demonstrate financial need, and maintain at least a “B” average throughout high school. Since 1968, more than $4 million has been awarded to over 2,000 Chicagoland high school seniors — and the impact continues to grow.
 
"Investing in scholarships for students is investing in the future of our neighborhoods, fostering hope and opportunities that uplift entire communities," stated Christie Cox, First Vice President
Director of Neighborhood. “Scholarships are not just financial aid, they are pathways to opportunities that can transform lives."
 
Students are invited to apply for the scholarship through their school’s guidance department. Scholarship recipients are selected by their own school’s principal, guidance counselors or a principal-appointed committee. The scholarship can be used to cover expenses at any higher education program, including four-year colleges and universities, community colleges, vocational training or trade schools.
 
The Chicagoland schools invited to participate in the 2026 Marquette Bank Education Foundation Scholarship Program include:
 

  • Air Force Academy High School; Chicago
  • Andrew High School; Tinley Park
  • Argo Community High School; Summit
  • Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School; Chicago
  • Benito Juarez Community Academy; Chicago
  • Bogan College Prep High School; Chicago
  • Bolingbrook High School; Bolingbrook
  • Bremen High School; Midlothian
  • Brother Rice High School; Chicago
  • Catalyst Maria High School; Chicago
  • Chicago Christian High School; Palos Heights
  • Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences; Chicago
  • Chicago Hope Academy; Chicago
  • Christ the King Jesuit College Prep.; Chicago
  • Cristo Rey Jesuit High School; Chicago
  • Curie Metropolitan High School; Chicago
  • De La Salle Institute; Chicago
  • Eisenhower High School; Blue Island
  • Englewood STEM High School; Chicago
  • Evergreen Park High School; Evergreen Park
  • Farragut Career Academy; Chicago
  • Gage Park High School; Chicago
  • Goode Stem Academy High School; Chicago
  • Hancock High School; Chicago
  • Hubbard High School; Chicago
  • Johnson College Prep; Chicago
  • Kelly High School; Chicago
  • Kennedy High School; Chicago
  • Lemont High School; Lemont
  • Leo Catholic High School; Chicago
  • Lincoln-Way Central High School; New Lenox
  • Lincoln-Way East High School; Frankfort
  • Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School; Chicago
  • Little Village Lawndale High School; Chicago
  • Major Hector P Garcia MD High School; Chicago
  • Mansueto High School; Chicago
  • Marist High School; Chicago
  • Morgan Park Academy; Chicago
  • Morgan Park High School; Chicago
  • Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School; Chicago
  • Mount Carmel High School; Chicago
  • Oak Forest High School; Oak Forest
  • Oak Lawn Community High School; Oak Lawn
  • Our Lady of Tepeyac High School; Chicago
  • Percy L. Julian High School; Chicago
  • Perspectives/IIT Math & Science High School
  • Providence Catholic High School; New Lenox
  • Reavis High School; Burbank
  • Richards High School; Oak Lawn
  • Saint Ignatius College Prep; Chicago
  • Sandburg High School; Orland Park
  • Shepard High School; Palos Heights
  • Simeon Career Academy; Chicago
  • Solorio Academy H.S.; Chicago
  • St. Laurence High School; Burbank
  • St. Rita of Cascia High School; Chicago
  • Stagg High School; Palos Hills
  • Tilden Career Community Academy High School; Chicago
  • Tinley Park High School; Tinley Park
  • Trinity High School; River Forest
  • Universal School; Bridgeview
  • Urban Prep Charter Academy - Englewood Campus; Chicago
  • Victoria Soto High School; Chicago
  • Wendell Phillips Academy High School; Chicago
 
The Marquette Bank Education Foundation Scholarship Program is part of the Marquette Neighborhood Commitment, focused on supporting organization focused on: shelter/housing; hunger; education; and health/wellness. For more information on the Marquette Bank Education Foundation Scholarship Program, call 1-888-254-9500 or visit: www.emarquettebank.com/scholarship2026.           

About Marquette Bank:

Marquette Bank is a full-service, neighborhood bank that serves the financial needs of communities in Chicagoland – offering an extensive line of financial solutions – including retail banking, real estate lending, trust, insurance, investments, wealth management and business banking to consumers and commercial customers. Marquette Bank has 20 branches in: Chicago, Bolingbrook, Bridgeview, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Lemont, New Lenox, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Romeoville, Summit and Tinley Park, Illinois.