How to apply
Become a four-year HighSight Scholar
HighSight's four-year program provides partial scholarships for eighth-grade students to attend private high schools in Chicago — backed by tutoring, mentoring, and college counseling every step of the way.
1
Review eligibility
Confirm you're an eighth-grader planning to attend a private Chicago high school and seeking financial support.
2
Understand the commitment
HighSight is a four-year partnership. Scholars attend tutoring twice a week and participate in summer programming each year.
3
Reach out to our team
Contact us to begin the application process and ask any questions about the program, scholarships, and timeline.
Eligibility requirements
- Currently in eighth grade and planning to attend a private high school in Chicago
- From a low-income family seeking financial support for tuition
- Motivated to work hard, grow academically, and commit to the four-year program
- Able to attend tutoring and academic support sessions during the school year
Scholar expectations
- Attend tutoring and academic support twice a week during the school year
- Participate fully in summer programming each year, from Bridge to internships
- Maintain strong academic effort and aim for the honor roll
- Engage with college counseling and the financial-aid process
We're here to help
Have questions about applying?
Our team is happy to walk families through eligibility, scholarships, and the application timeline. Reach out and we'll guide you from here.