50%
Chicago Scholars Alumni earn more than their household income when they were in high school
84%
Of Chicago Scholars graduate with $40,000 or less in student loan debt, compared to 55% of Black students and 81% of Latinx students
74%
Of Chicago Scholars Alumni completed at least one internship before they graduated
6,000+
Chicago Scholars Alumni since the first class of Scholars in 1996
80%
Of Chicago Scholars Alumni return to Illinois after they finish college.
550
Scholars admitted to the Class of 2029, representing more than 60 neighborhoods
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Mentors provide guidance during Scholars’ first two years in the program — and often become lifelong friends. Learn more about the application process here.
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