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New Scholar Selection Days (Virtual)

Volunteer opportunity: Interview incoming Scholars! We've received over 1,000 applications for our Class of 2029, and now we need to interview our finalists. Volunteer interviewers will spend about three hours […]

New Scholar Selection Days (Virtual)

Volunteer opportunity: Interview incoming Scholars! We've received over 1,000 applications for our Class of 2029, and now we need to interview our finalists. Volunteer interviewers will spend about three hours […]

New Scholar Selection Days (In person)

Volunteer opportunity: Interview incoming Scholars! We've received over 1,000 applications for our Class of 2029, and now we need to interview our finalists. Volunteer interviewers will spend about three hours […]

Chicago Scholars takes over Chicago Fire FC at Soldier Field

Soldier Field 1410 Special Olympics Dr, Chicago, IL, United States

Join Chicago Scholars at Soldier Field on September 14 as we take over the Chicago Fire FC match against the New York Red Bulls! Tickets are only $33 + fees […]

Chicago Scholars goes to NACAC

Chicago Scholars representatives will travel to the 2024 National Association for College Admission Counseling conference.

Onsite College and Leadership Forum

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

The Onsite College and Leadership Program is Chicago Scholars' signature event. Every year, Scholars gather to interview with representatives from college partners across the country.

Reach For the Future: A Chicago Scholars Celebration

Walden Chicago 2145 W. Walnut St., Chicago, IL

Mark your calendars for this inaugural celebration on Wednesday, November 13th at Walden Chicago in support of our annual Onsite College & Leadership Forum! 

Women Lift & Lead 2025 Kickoff Event

Three Cities Social Club 320 W. Ohio Street, Suite #7E, Chicago, IL, United States

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Chicago Scholars at the 2025 Women Lift and Lead Kickoff Event on March 31st! Enjoy free hors d'oeuvres and cocktails while networking with some of […]

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Cocktails and Conversations

Join Chicago Scholars for our annual Cocktails and Conversations. College partners, community leaders, staff, volunteers, and more will come together and discuss trends in Higher Education and the nonprofit sector. […]

College Fair

Class of 2030 Scholars will have the opportunity to meet with our college partners and gather information about their options.

Emerge Closing Ceremony

Microsoft Midwest District 200 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States

College Send-Off

Congratulations to the Chicago Scholars Class of 2029 -- you're headed to college! Not a Scholar but want to celebrate? Consider donating some dorm supplies to send Scholars to college in style. Scholars, register here.

Chicago Scholars Presents: Ticket to the Future

Iridium Center 77 W Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Ticket to the Future has quickly become a Chicago Scholars signature summer event that brings together our community of supporters. This special evening celebrates the academic achievements of our Scholars and marks the start of their college journey. The program features a formal scholarship certificate presentation, opportunities for Scholars and families to connect with Scholarship […]

Volunteer opportunity: Writing Lab

Volunteer opportunity: Writing Lab

Chicago Scholars Office 247 S State Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL

Volunteer to help our Scholars work on their college application essays, or help them get across the finish line on applications to their dream colleges and universities! Whether they have drafted essays or are still waiting to hit submit on those applications, we will meet them where they are to get them prepared to head […]

Volunteer opportunity: Writing Lab

Volunteer opportunity: Writing Lab

Chicago Scholars Office 247 S State Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL

Volunteer to help our Scholars work on their college application essays, or help them get across the finish line on applications to their dream colleges and universities! Whether they have drafted essays or are still waiting to hit submit on those applications, we will meet them where they are to get them prepared to head […]

Volunteer opportunity: Writing Lab

Volunteer opportunity: Writing Lab

Chicago Scholars Office 247 S State Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL

Volunteer to help our Scholars work on their college application essays, or help them get across the finish line on applications to their dream colleges and universities! Whether they have drafted essays or are still waiting to hit submit on those applications, we will meet them where they are to get them prepared to head […]

Volunteer opportunity: College application lab

Volunteer opportunity: College application lab

Chicago Scholars Office 247 S State Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL

Volunteer to help our Scholars work on their college application essays, or help them get across the finish line on applications to their dream colleges and universities! Whether they have drafted essays or are still waiting to hit submit on those applications, we will meet them where they are to get them prepared to head […]

Volunteer opportunity: College application lab

Volunteer opportunity: College application lab

Chicago Scholars Office 247 S State Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL

Volunteer to help our Scholars work on their college application essays, or help them get across the finish line on applications to their dream colleges and universities! Whether they have drafted essays or are still waiting to hit submit on those applications, we will meet them where they are to get them prepared to head […]

Volunteer opportunity: College application lab

Volunteer opportunity: College application lab

Chicago Scholars Office 247 S State Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL

Volunteer to help our Scholars work on their college application essays, or help them get across the finish line on applications to their dream colleges and universities! Whether they have drafted essays or are still waiting to hit submit on those applications, we will meet them where they are to get them prepared to head […]

Volunteer opportunity: College application lab

Volunteer opportunity: College application lab

Chicago Scholars Office 247 S State Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL

Volunteer to help our Scholars work on their college application essays, or help them get across the finish line on applications to their dream colleges and universities! Whether they have drafted essays or are still waiting to hit submit on those applications, we will meet them where they are to get them prepared to head […]

Chicago Scholars presents: Our Scholars, Our Future

Bridgeport Art Center 1200 W 35th St, Chicago

Join Chicago Scholars on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at The Bridgeport Art Center for Our Scholars, Our Future. This is an opportunity to celebrate our Scholars, network with other Chicago Scholars supporters, and contribute to our mission of empowering Chicago's next generation of leaders. Your support directly impacts our vital Onsite programming, helping us provide critical resources and guidance […]

Onsite College and Leadership Forum

Class of 2030 Scholars will have the opportunity to interview with our college partners and learn about leadership opportunities available to them.