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Become a Scholar

Applications Process (Currently Closed)
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​1. Complete the online application
     
 Click here for the online application

​2. Ask one teacher to submit the Teacher Recommendation Form (due Friday, May 1)
      Click here for the online version of the form
      Click here for the Microsoft Word version of the form - it can be emailed to info@evanstonscholars.org


If you have any questions about the program or the application, come visit our staff during office hours at periods 4, 5 or 6 on Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday in STC Lab C.
**Update for COVID-19: Please email us at info@evanstonscholars.org with any questions. We will work with you to make sure all of your questions are answered.
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Who Can Apply:
We are looking for high school sophomore students in Evanston who fit most of the following criteria:
  • Academically ambitious, motivated, and committed as evidenced by a strong academic performance (over 2.7 GPA)
  • Come from a low-income household
  • Person of color
  • First-generation college student
  • Committed to their education and have a strong desire to complete college

Evanston Scholars serves ETHS sophomores who have the potential and commitment to go to college, but who do not have the resources to succeed on their own.  Please note: Evanston Scholars is a comprehensive college prep and retention program.  We require our Scholars to exhibit a commitment to actively and consistently participate in our programs.   

Do you know a potential Evanston Scholar? If you are a teacher/administrator, church member, community leader, family member, etc. and would like to have a representative from Evanston Scholars speak to a group of your students/parents about this opportunity, please contact Steve Newman, Executive Director at: snewman@evanstonscholars.org   Or, you can Nominate a Scholar here.
Timeline:
  • Scholars are interviewed in late May/early June
  • Students will be notified of acceptance decision in mid-June
Workshops
(throughout the six year program)
​:
  • The Power of Your Transcript
  • Summer Opportunnities
  • Finding a "Good Fit" College
  • College Application Bootcamp 
  • College Affordability 
  • Resume and Interviewing skills
  • College Power
  • Tuesdays in July College Success Discussions
Other Services Provided:​
  • Students receive a mentor from the community to guide and support throughout the entirety of the program
  • Students develop and maintain relationships with peers, mentors, and ES staff through college graduation

Calendar of Events:
Click here to view the Evanston Scholar calendar
Questions? 
Please contact our Executive Director, 
Steve Newman, at info@evanstonscholars.org or 847-287-9022
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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