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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
45% of our Scholars are Hispanic, while 39% are African-American, 7% Caucasian, 3% Asian, and 7% identify as Multiracial or other backgrounds.

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Murphy Scholars Are Trailblazers
65% of the Class of 2020 will be among the first in their families to attend college.

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Murphy Scholars Represent 68 of Chicago’s 77 Neighborhoods

With the highest percentage of Murphy Scholars come from Ashburn, Austin, Belmont-Cragin, Brighton Park, Chicago Lawn, Garfield Ridge, South Chicago/South Shore, South Lawndale, and Uptown. 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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  • WHAT WE DO
    • The Need
    • Our Solution
    • Our Programs >
      • Virtual Programming
    • Our Results
  • Who We Are
    • Mission & History
    • Staff
    • Governance
    • Transparency
    • DMSF News
  • Partner With Us
    • Volunteer
    • Invest
    • Attend Events
    • Join Our Team
    • Contact Us
  • Murphy Scholars
    • SCHOLAR PROFILE
    • Aspiring Scholars
    • Partner Schools
    • Current Scholars
    • Alumni
  • Donate