Scholars Across the Country
Scholars aren’t limited to our partner institutions — they follow their dreams to schools all over the United States and beyond. Check out the map below to see where Scholars are studying.
96%
Of Scholars matriculate to college on time
94%
Of Scholars persist to their second year of college
76%
Of Scholars graduate from college within 6 years
A+ Partnerships
Our college partners are committed to the Scholars on their campuses. With the help of Chicago Scholars’ college counselors and mentors, our partner institutions often become Scholars’ homes away from home.
550
Average number of new Scholars each year
6,000+
Number of Scholars and Alumni since 1996
80%
Of Chicago Scholars Alumni return to Illinois after college
Careers that Grow with You
Our Alumni are making a difference in all kinds of career fields, from law and medicine to arts and human services. Many even choose to give opportunities to the next generation of leaders as educators.
77
Communities represented by at least one Scholar
50%
Of Alumni earn more than their families did
82%
Of Scholars are first-generation college students
$107,065
Chicago Scholars provided over $100,000 in Lifeline Emergency Funding to 138 Scholars who faced financial difficulties while in college during the 2021-2022 school year.
$105,288
During the 2021-2022 school year, Chicago Scholars gave over $100,000 in Educational and Leadership Development Grants to 35 Scholars to fund study abroad, unpaid internships, research opportunities, and more.
84%
84% of Chicago Scholars graduate college with less than $40,000 in student loans, compared to 55% of Black students, 81% of Latinx students, and 77% of multiracial students.