Programs

Collegiate Scholars Program

The University of Chicago

During the summer months, Collegiate Scholars take courses in humanities, social sciences, and mathematics, taught by University of Chicago faculty on the UChicago campus. Throughout the academic year, scholars engage in a series of enrichment activities focused on leadership development, civic engagement, college advising, academic opportunities, and cultural exploration. Scholars may also participate in college tours in the pursuit of their best-fit college.

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Program Components

Primary Areas of Focus
  • Recruitment (i.e. increasing awareness of and/or stimulating interest in health profession careers and degree programs
  • Academic preparation (e.g., increasing STEM knowledge

Time Periods

Three year program

Program Components
  • Academic skills development (e.g. study skills, test-taking
  • Application guidance/support (e.g. standardized test prep)
  • Mentoring (e.g. pairing with current health profession student)

Participants and Eligibility

Education Levels
Health Professions
Duration of Program

3 years

Applications and Costs

Eligibility Criteria
  • Racial or ethnic group membership
    Each year we seek a diverse group of CPS ninth grade students to join our program. We are looking for exceptional high school students who are involved in extracurricular activities and are academically strong and involved in their schools and communities
Required Application Components

A current 9th or 10th grade student

Enrolled in a Chicago Public Schools high school (i.e. neighborhood, charter, selective enrollment etc.)

Contact Information

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Contact

Abel Ochoa

Additional Information

Program History

Founded in 2003 through the University of Chicago’s Office of Civic Engagement.

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