Pullman Scholar Community Archives - George M. Pullman Educational Foundation

George M. Pullman Educational Foundation Receives $10 Million from MacKenzie Scott to Advance 75-Year Legacy of College Access for Cook County High School Students

Posted on October 20, 2025 (October 20, 2025) by Anne Stretz

Gift affirms the Pullman Educational Foundation’s distinctive model of renewable scholarships with high-touch programs that deliver 95% completion rates and 70% debt-free graduates, ensuring more scholars can earn degrees, achieve career success and assume community leadership. CHICAGO, IL, Oct. 21, 2025 — The George M. Pullman Educational Foundation (GPEF), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing access […]

Meet the Class of 2029, the 76th Class of Pullman Educational Foundation Scholars

Posted on August 12, 2025 (August 12, 2025) by Anne Stretz

Congratulations to the 76th class of Pullman Scholars! This year, we are thrilled to announce a 20% increase in our incoming scholar class! We proudly welcome these 32 outstanding scholars to the Pullman Scholar Community. We look forward to supporting them throughout college and are eager to hear about their accomplishments. The 76th Class of Pullman […]

Meet the Class of 2028, the 75th Class of Pullman Educational Foundation Scholars

Posted on August 29, 2024 (September 30, 2024) by doug

Congratulations to the 75th class of Pullman Scholars! We look forward to supporting them throughout college and are eager to hear about their accomplishments. Join us in congratulating these 24 outstanding scholars and welcoming them to the Pullman Scholar Community! The 75th Class of Pullman Scholars Ousayed Alkhani Amos Alonzo Stagg High School University of Illinois […]

Meet the Class of 2027, the 74th Class of Pullman Educational Foundation Scholars

Posted on August 31, 2023 (September 23, 2024) by doug

Congratulations to the 74th class of Pullman Scholars! These 25 scholars excelled both in and out of the classroom during high school, and they are now embarking on their college journeys. We look forward to supporting them throughout college and are eager to hear about their accomplishments! Join us in congratulating these scholars and welcoming […]

Meet the Class of 2026, the 73rd Class of Pullman Foundation Scholars

Posted on September 15, 2022 (September 23, 2024) by doug

Meet the Class of 2026, the 73rd class of Pullman Foundation Scholars! This impressive group of scholars are looking forward to starting their college journey with the Pullman Foundation by their side. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments and welcoming them to our Pullman Scholar Community. The 73rd Class of Pullman Foundation Scholars Fariya Adil […]

Meet the Class of 2025, the 72nd Class of Pullman Foundation Scholars

Posted on August 11, 2021 (September 23, 2024) by doug

Meet the Class of 2025, the 72nd class of Pullman Foundation Scholars! This impressive group of scholars was chosen from more than 500 applicants, and they are looking forward to starting their college journey with the Pullman Foundation by their side. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments and welcoming them to our Pullman Scholar Community. […]

Meet the Class of 2024, the 71st Class of Pullman Foundation Scholars

Posted on August 10, 2020 (September 23, 2024) by doug

Meet the Class of 2024, the 71st class of Pullman Foundation Scholars. Chosen from more than 500 applicants, our newest class of Pullman Scholars have tackled unprecedented obstacles to fulfill their dream of graduating high school and starting their college journey. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments and welcoming them to our Pullman Scholar Community. […]

A Woman with a Bold Idea

Posted on March 26, 2020 (September 23, 2024) by doug

Florence Lowden Miller had a bold idea. As president of the Board of Directors of the Pullman Free School of Manual Training, the vocational school endowed by her late grandfather, the industrialist George Pullman, she faced a dilemma. Innovative for its time, for 33 years Pullman Tech (as it was affectionately known in the community) […]