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The scholarship program is part of Sail Chicago’s commitment to increase diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) among its members within the organization as well as in the sport of sailing.
The goal is to promote the sport of sailing to groups that have historically faced barriers to participation, such as people of color in the United States and people from low socioeconomic households.
These barriers have included racial segregation in/exclusion from boating clubs or high costs of participation in the sport.
Studies have shown a strong link between participation in outdoor sports such as sailing with physical and mental wellbeing at the individual level, as well as increased active citizenship within social and natural spaces at a societal level.
The 2026 Sail Chicago Scholarship Program is no longer accepting applications.
Thank you for your interest. Please check back next year for future scholarship opportunities.