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​​Become a Scholar

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Who should apply?  We are looking for high school sophomore students in Evanston who fit most of the following criteria:
  • Academically ambitious, motivated and committed students who perform strong academically (minimum 2.7 GPA, unweighted)
  • First-generation college students
  • Come from a low income household
  • Persons of color
  • Have a strong desire to complete college
 
What is the timeline?
  • ​Zoom Info Session in Feb and March 
  • Applications are due in  April 15 at 11:59PM.
  • Teacher Recommendations due April 21
  • Interviews take place in June
  • Students will be notified of acceptance decision in mid-June
  • New Scholar Orientation is in late June
  • Program kicks off July
 
How do I apply?
1. Complete the online application (click "Apply Now" below)
2. Ask a teacher to submit the Teacher Recommendation Form (click "Teacher Recommendation" below) by April 21. If your teacher wishes to use Microsoft Word instead of the online form, click here for the Microsoft Word version of the Teacher Recommendation form. Once your teacher fills it out, they can email it as an attachment to info@evanstonscholars.org.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Click here to view our FAQ about the new Scholar application process (in English and Spanish).
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Email any questions about the program or the application to info@evanstonscholars.org. Please include your phone number so we can reach you and be sure all your questions are answered.

If you have any questions about the program or the application, feel free to visit our staff during the lunch periods on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in S220.​
 2023 Application
CLICK HERE
 Nominate a Scholar
Click Here
Teacher Recommendation
Click Here
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Evan​ston Scholars
1234 Sherman Ave.
Suite 214
Evanston, IL 60202

​847-866-0252
info@evanstonscholars.org

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  • Home
  • About
    • Our Story
    • Our Team >
      • Staff
      • Board of Directors
    • OUR SCHOLARS >
      • Class of 2023
      • CLASS OF 2022
      • Class of 2021
      • Class of 2020
      • Class of 2019
      • Class of 2018
      • Class of 2017
      • Class of 2016
      • Class of 2015
      • Class of 2014
      • Class of 2013
      • Class of 2012
    • Our Supporters
  • program
    • Getting TO College
    • Getting THROUGH College
    • Launching A Career
    • Calendar
  • APPLY
    • BECOME A SCHOLAR
    • Nominate a Scholar
    • Teacher Recommendation
  • Get Involved
    • BECOME A MENTOR
    • BECOME A PARTNER
    • JOIN THE TEAM
  • Resources
    • FOR HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARS
    • FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARS
    • FOR ES ALUMNI
    • FOR THE COMMUNITY
    • FOR MENTORS
    • FOR PARENTS
  • NEWS
    • COLLEGE TIMES NEWSLETTER
    • ANNUAL REPORT
    • ES in the News
    • FOLLOW US
  • Donate
    • Donate
    • Care Packages
    • pomp >
      • POMP! Sponsorship
    • Leadership Circle
    • For ETHS Alumni
    • For Senior Studies Alumni