2025 1stGEN Scholarship Gala: Determined

On Friday, September 26, 2025, the Chicago State Foundation will host its sixth annual 1stGEN Scholarship Gala: Determined, Presented by Northern Trust. This annual event is not possible without the support of our generous sponsors below, whose commitment to bridging the gap of racial inequity in education parallels that of Chicago State University, the only 4-year Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) in Illinois.