Our Partners
We can’t achieve our vision for the future of Chicago alone. Through strong partnerships with key organizations, schools, universities, businesses, and community leaders in every sector, we’re always finding new ways to better serve our Scholars, their families, and everyone else in the Chicago Scholars community.

Referral Partners

College Parnters

Platinum College Partners
Colleges and universities who commit to our highest tier of partnership are considered Platinum Partners.
As Platinum Partners, the schools commit to the following:
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Meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need through graduation for Scholars
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Sponsoring a campus visit prior to an admitted Scholar confirming enrollment
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Providing an on-campus liaison for Scholars

Community Partners
Chicago Scholars partners with community-based organizations to collectively impact high-potential, underserved students in Chicago. Through our combined efforts, CBO Scholars gain access to Chicago Scholars’ resources and events, such as the Scholars College Fair, First Look Career Conference & Fair, and our annual Onsite College and Leadership Forum. The following groups were represented at Onsite in 2025:
Common Ground Foundation
HFS Chicago Scholars
Hope Ignites Chicago
Jack and Jill Chicago Chapter
Jack and Jill Magnificent Mile Chapter
Kappa Leadership Institute of Chicago
Ken Malone
Lake Forest Academy
Leadership Greater Chicago
LEARN Charter Schools Network
Metrosquash
Morgan Park Academy

Corporate Sponsors
Chicago Scholars’ corporate sponsors support our events and gain brand visibility to hundreds of Chicago’s future leaders.
Career Partners
Career Partners work with Chicago Scholars to provide career development, internship, and employment opportunities to Scholars. These opportunities not only give Scholars early exposure to career paths, but allow companies and organizations to get a first look at upcoming talent.
