Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund
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SCHOLAR PROFILE

Scholar Data for 2020-2021 Academic Year

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Murphy Scholars Have Demonstrated Financial Need
​The median income of a Murphy Scholar family is currently about $43,000 each year. Half of our Scholars come from single-parent households.

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DMSF Serves a Diverse Group of Students
53% of our Scholars identify as Latinx, 38% identify as African-American, 5% Caucasian, 2% Asian American,  and 2% identify as Multiracial & 1% as other backgrounds.

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Murphy Scholars Are Trailblazers
67% of the Class of 2020 will be among the first in their families to attend college.

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Murphy Scholars Represent 73 of Chicago’s 77 Neighborhoods

With the highest percentage of Murphy Scholars come from Austin, Chicago Lawn, Humboldt Park, South Lawndale, West Ridge and West Town. DMSF also serves students from the nearby cities of Cicero and Berwyn.

The population of currently enrolled Murphy Scholars reflects the rich cultural diversity of the city of Chicago.
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309 West Washington, Suite 700
​Chicago, IL 60606

312-455-7800
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  • WHAT WE DO
    • The Need
    • Our Solution
    • Our Programs
    • Our Results
  • Who We Are
    • Mission & History
    • Staff
    • Governance
    • Transparency
    • DMSF News >
      • Someone You Should Know
  • Partner With Us
    • Volunteer
    • Invest
    • Attend Events >
      • Annual Golf Classic
      • Award Ceremony
    • Join Our Team
    • Contact Us
  • Murphy Scholars
    • SCHOLAR PROFILE
    • Aspiring Scholars
    • Partner Schools
    • Current Scholars
    • Alumni
  • Donate
    • Full Circle Society
  • Translate