Real results. Real Change.
For 30 years, Chicago Scholars has connected our city’s best and brightest with the resources they need to thrive in college and beyond. In partnership with the Inclusive Economy Lab at the University of Chicago, we participated in a study to measure the impact of our work. Using ten years of data, the study compared the outcomes of over 3,500 Scholars to the outcomes of other CPS students with similar profiles. The results are exciting — see the highlights below, and check out the full report here.
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
95%
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.
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.