Chicago student accepted into 12 universities earns $1M in scholarships

Chicago teen earns $1 million in scholarships

Through some very hard work, a Chicago teenager has earned a million dollars in scholarships. Stephen Christopher Thomas is a straight ‘A’ student who has been accepted into 12 colleges so far.

CHICAGO - A Chicago student hit the lottery in scholarships.

He earned a million dollars to pay for college.

"Just apply": That's the advice from the William Bogan Computer Tech senior.

Stephen Christopher Thomas says no matter how small, he applied for every scholarship he qualified for.

The straight-A student attributes his success to the support of his parents and friends who continuously pushed him.

"It helps as a parent to motivate your child, and be understanding if they're not feeling their best. As a student, just keep your head down, blinders on and think about the end goal. Whatever is going on in your life, it will pass --- just make sure you're keeping yourself first and keep doing what needs to be done," said Thomas.

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Thomas was accepted into 12 universities.

He's leaning toward North Central College in Naperville to be close to home.

He says he wants to go into psychology to help others.