Scholar Quotes


Aisha Wells

Stanford University - Class of 2011

"Scholarship Chicago has helped me both financially and educationally. I found the pre-college workshops to be extremely helpful, particularly the ones that focused on choosing a school and deciding on a major."

Juliana Monsalve

Thomas Kelly High School - Class of 2006

"Scholarship Chicago is one of the greatest opportunities that I have ever had. Winning the scholarship has meant more than receiving money for college, it has provided me with a network of social capital, useful workshops, and comprises a group of intelligent, motivated students that will remain my friends for life."

Chantá Williams

Jones College Preparatory High School - Class of 2006

"Scholarship Chicago has provided a world of opportunity that I otherwise would not have had. During my senior year of high school, it was easier to cope with my frustrations because I knew that I had Scholarhship Chicago to guide me along the way."

Stephanie Simon

Walter Payton High School - Class of 2006

"When I felt like I had nowhere to turn, no matter how many times it happend, I could pause and breathe, and just knew that Scholarship Chicago was always there for me."

Matthew Balducci

Gwendolyn Brooks - Class of 2006

"The College Bound Program was my guidance throughout the college selection process, and it will also be a great financial help during college. The program has opened my eyes to many opportunities and increased my network of professionals."