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Gold Partner Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering offers insight into first year enrollment trends

“My goal was always to make my family proud and show them how knowledge is power.”: The impact of a college degree by Celine Gonzalez

“I know someone had faith in my abilities and saw my potential to accomplish great things:” The impact of a college degree by Michelle Valiencia

CHICAGO SCHOLAR SUCCESS STORIES

“When I joined Chicago Scholars, I found a community of people who were just like me.”

DAVID Leon | Washington University of St. Louis | CLASS OF 2020 | Current CS Staffer

“A lot of low-income folks, first-generation folks, Latinx people, people of color. That community aspect was big for me. Having people at Chicago Scholars that are like minded that I could really relate to, with similar backgrounds and interests, was important.”

“I know someone had faith in my abilities and saw my potential to accomplish great things:” The impact of a college degree by Michelle Valiencia

The Impact of a College Degree: Ginelle Bamfo

The Scholar Ambassador Experience on First Generation Day

Two of our Class of 2029 Scholar Ambassadors discuss their experience as First Generation students

We’re in Chicago: Journee Lockridge

We’re in Chicago: Jacques Potts

We’re in Miami: Trevaleyus Harris

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What It Means to Be a Mentor at Chicago Scholars

Learn more about joining the Chicago Scholars community as a mentor.

In The Press

REACH wins at 2023 SXSW Pitch Competition

REACH Pathways, Chicago Scholars’ startup focused on our innovative new app, REACH, won the Future of Work category at the 2023 SXSW Pitch competition.

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