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Mental Health Awareness Month is ending. For college students, the need for support continues

Being Seen for Who I Am: Reflections on the Generations Scholarship

Breaking Barriers: Erick Hernandez on Owning His Future

The Power of Networking

A Simple Willingness to Learn is the Door, not the Key

A Mentor’s View: Interview with Year 2 Mentor Shanthi Cambala

Mentorship, the CS Way

Announcing: Graduate Level Partnership With University of Chicago Booth Business School

Navigating scholarships and financial aid: Advice from a Platinum Partner

Jennifer Shimp and Dan Bradley named 2023 Mentors of the Year

Molly Tompkins, Tim Courtney, Armando Beccerill Sierra, and Michelle Repp honored with 2023 CS Ways Mentorship Awards

REACH wins at 2023 SXSW Pitch Competition

From BuiltIn Chicago: Chicago Startup Reach Pathways to Pitch at SXSW

A Scholar’s Transition to College

Don’t let your dream school distract you from the right school

Making Up Time

Eva Maria’s Story: “There is always something we can do for others”

Chicago Tribune: Chicago Scholars helps 1st-generation students make it to college and succeed

Meet the Scholar: Tony Liang, Class of 2014

Chicago Sun Times:
Chicago group helps youngsters attend college
and find a job

Catalyst Chicago’s “Take 5 Education News Roundup”

Meet the Scholar: Arianna Alexander, Class of 2019

Meet the Scholar: Stacey Kennedy, Class of 2010

Meet the Scholar: Andres Ayala, Class of 2014

Meet the Scholar: Daniela Fernandez, Class of 2017

Meet the Scholar: Melissa Sharp, Class of 2016

Dominique Jordan Turner is featured as “Wonder Woman” on WGN Radio

Chicago Scholar Olivia Villarreal featured in Lawndale News

Hoy features Chicago Scholars and Class of 2020 Scholar

Meet the Scholar: Christopher Wilson, Class of 2020

We’re celebrating Proof Point Day!

Meet the Scholar: Michera Dobbs, Class of 2015

Meet Schafaris Turner, future Athletic Director

Meet the Scholar: Pauline Kulka, Class of 2016

BMO Financial Group honored with 2016 Chicago Scholars Diversity Award

Meet the Scholar: Oscar Cazalez, Class of 2017

Going to college for the first time? Don’t miss these tips!

Dominique Jordan Turner receives Women’s Leadership Award

Meet the Scholar: Allan Lake, Class of 2019

Meet the Scholar: Patricia Calderon, Class of 2021

Check out our new look!

Dominique Jordan Turner featured in USA Today’s Modern Woman

Meet the Scholar: Daniel Collazo, Class of 2020

Chicago Scholars receives Gold Star Mentoring Program Award

Meet Carlos Rivas, College Counselor

Vice President of Programs Dr. Toinette Gunn featured on podcast

Chance the Rapper visits Chicago Scholars

Cubs Charities renews support our Cubs Scholars program

It’s National Nurses Day: Meet Ulyana, future nurse!

Dominique Jordan Turner featured in GivingTuesday’s #WomenWhoGive series

Former Secretary of Education, The Honorable Arne Duncan, visits Chicago Scholars

Welcome, Class of 2022!

We made the front page

Kevin Coval to come to All Scholar Retreat

Chicago Scholars stands behind our DACA Scholars

Nominations open for 35 Under 35 Young Leaders Making an Impact 2018

Onsite 2017: An Extraordinary Day

Dominique Jordan Turner featured among Chicago leaders who give back

Happy Holidays from Chicago Scholars!

Match & Fit: Exploring our 2017 outcomes

Attend the 2018 UnTied Gala!

Meet our 35 Under 35!

Dominique Jordan Turner named as Obama Foundation Fellow

Chicago Scholars named 2018 recipient of NPEA Award for Excellence

Chicago Scholars launches The Greenhouse video series!

Chicago’s Most Impactful Young Professionals Recognized As Part of Chicago Scholars 35 under 35 Awards, Poised to Become the Next Generation of Leaders

10 Tips to Ace Your College Interview

Chicago’s Best and Brightest Interview with Colleges from Across the U.S. at the Onsite College and Leadership Forum

Marilyn’s Story: Paving the Way for Chicago’s Youth

Colleges Continue to Change Reopening Plans — Even After Classes Have Started

In a Virtual World, Meaningful Internships Still Matter

Developing as Leaders During Winter Break

The Resume: 29 Tips to Leap into Your Career

LeBron James and NBA All-Stars Team Up with Chicago Scholars

Networking: 29 Tips to Leap Into Your Career

Team LeBron for the Win!

Ace Your Interview: 29 Tips to Leap Into Your Career

Career-Readiness: 29 Tips to Leap Into Your Career

Building Community at the Black and Latina Womxn Summit

When Colleges Close, So Do Opportunities for Vulnerable Students

Ceidy’s Story: Stepping Up as a Leader at Home as Classes Move Online

Celebrating Graduates with #HonorMe2020

Finding Internship and Career Opportunities in Uncertain Times

Marquionna’s Story: Empowering Young Leaders Through Mentorship

A Letter from Our CEO: A More Just & Equitable Way Forward

Landing His Dream Job: An Interview with Malcolm Fox

A Few Words from the New CEO of Chicago Scholars, Jeffery Beckham, Jr.

Celebrating Children’s Book Week with Victor Luis Garcia

Dreams this Juneteenth from the CEO

Writing for Change: An Interview with Caleb Dunson

Chicago Scholars Announces Dr. Tamara Hoff Pope as Vice President of Programs

A New Partnership to Create Impact in Chicago and Beyond

Chicago Scholars Now Accepting Applications from the 2027 Graduating Class

Rachel’s Story: “The future we can build together”

Scholarships 101

CEO Jeffery Beckham Jr.’s Story: “Moving toward the top job can be a real challenge.”

Emerge 2021: Placing Young Leaders in Internships Across Chicago

8 Tips for Working and Learning at Home

From Word In Black: This Program for Black Teens Makes College Success a Reality

From WBEZ’s Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons: Chicago Scholars Program offers economic, college aid to first generation students

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