Our Vision
A vibrant Chicago powered by diverse leaders from every neighborhood.
Our Mission
We uniquely select, train, and mentor academically ambitious students from under-resourced communities to complete college and become the next generation of leaders who will transform their neighborhoods and our city.
EDUCATION + MENTORSHIP + LEADERSHIP = TRANSFORMATION
WE BELIEVE
EDUCATION + MENTORSHIP + LEADERSHIP = TRANSFORMATION
Our Seven-Year Model
Through college counseling, mentoring, and by providing a supportive community to our Scholars through each phase of our program: College Access: Launch, College Success: Lift, College to Careers: Lead, we ensure that they reach their full potential as students and leaders.
86% of Chicago Scholars Graduate college within 6 years.
According to the University of Chicago Consortium on Chicago School Research, only 48% of their peers earn a degree within six years.
Upon graduation, our Scholars move into leadership positions across Chicago, helping to drive the economic future of their communities and our thriving city.
Our Three Phases
College access: Launch
Scholars navigate the college application process, enroll in a best match-fit college, and begin building leadership skills.
College Success: Lift
Scholars are supported throughout college to practice self-advocacy, develop leadership skills, and utilize their networks on and off campus.
College to Careers: Lead
Leadership development training helps Scholars successfully transition into and advance in their careers.
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