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2025-2026 Honorary Student Board Member Applications Are Now Available

March 21, 2025

The Chicago Board of Education (“Board”) is looking for a student leader to serve as its Honorary Student Board Member ("HSBM") for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Selected annually, the HSBM represents the interests and perspectives of all Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students by attending the Board’s monthly meetings, which are held on the fourth Thursday of each month, unless otherwise noted. The HSBM is also an active participant in the Student Voice Roundtable initiative, which provides a platform for CPS students from across the District to engage with CPS leadership and Board members on topics that are important to Chicago’s youth.

To be eligible for this opportunity, the student must be a rising Junior or Senior (current 10th and 11th graders), hold a 3.0 G.P.A. or higher, and demonstrate proven leadership experience. Review the application for detailed submission requirements.

The application deadline has been extended to Monday, May 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. 

The HSBM will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to be used to support enrollment in a two- or four-year college or university.

Apply HERE.

Good luck!

Watch a special video presentation, linked HERE, featuring Roberto Clemente Community Academy High School Senior Carolina Carchi,  who currently sits in this role.