Community Partners
AVID
The Advancing Via Individual Determination (AVID) program at CPS places underserved students in academically advanced classes. Chicago Scholars works with AVID during its Annual Onsite Admissions Forum.
The Chicago Urban League
The Chicago Urban League is dedicated to "the economic empowerment of African Americans." In doing so, it utilizes the Chicago Scholars as a community partner to provide unique college access opportunities via our Annual Onsite Admissions Forum. More information about the Chicago Urban League can be found online at www.thechicagourbanleague.org.
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
Chicago Scholars is the official scholarship organization of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.
CircEsteem
CircEsteem’s mission is to unite youth from diverse racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds and help them build self-esteem and mutual respect through the practice of circus arts.
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund
The Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund provides four-year high school scholarships to marginalized youth. DMSF partners with Chicago Scholars during its Annual Onsite Admissions Forum.
IllinoisCAN
The Illinois College Access Network is made up of more than 57 organizations including educational institutions, service organizations, funding institutions, businesses and interested individuals.
International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at CPS provides students with rigorous coursework that results in an internationally recognized diploma. Chicago Scholars works with IB during its Annual Onsite Admissions Forum.
Kappa Leadership Institute
The Kappa Leadership Institute, or the Kappa League, provides African American youth with a leadership and mentorship program. Students are provided with "social, cultural, and educational resources" to prepare them for collegiate study. Chicago Scholars works with the Kappa League during its Annual Onsite Admissions Forum.
LINK Unlimited
LINK Unlimited is a non-profit organization that provides marginalized, African-American youth with educational opportunities. Their students are provided with mentors and scholarships to attend a private secondary-education institution. Chicago Scholars works with LINK Unlimited during its Annual Onsite Admissions Forum.
Mikva Challenge
Chicago Scholars believes in partnering with organizations that share similar interests. We found such a partner in the Mikva Challenge.
Urban Students Empowered
Urban Students (US) Empowered is a non-profit organization that provides Chicago youth with four-years of academic tutoring and college preparation. US Empowered works with highly-effective teachers to guide under-performing youth to success at university and beyond.
World Sport Chicago
Chicago Scholars is pleased to administer a new $40,000 scholarship program offered by World Sport Chicago, the living legacy of the 2016 Olympic bid.
Young Professionals of Chicago
Young Professionals of Chicago (YPC), a non-profit, all volunteer organization, is dedicated to building a better Chicago. They are made up of motivated, energetic young professionals certain to become the community's future leaders.