HighSight's mission is to provide academic and social support to Chicago high school students. HighSight provides scholarships, tutoring and mentoring to enable its students to attend and succeed at the high school of their choice.

HighSight has grown from seven scholars in 1992 to more than 130 in this current academic year. More than 200 students have graduated from the program and attend college. Each year, more than 250 eighth-graders apply to join HighSight and approximately 40 new freshman students become HighSight scholars.

HighSight provides partial scholarships of $3,000-$4,500 for students to attend quality private high schools in Chicago. We rely on individuals, foundations and corporations to support program activities.

Scholars sign a contract making a commitment to maintain at least a B average, attend HighSight's academic program and participate in the various activities of the program. Parents must contribute a share of the tuition and participate in fundraising activities.

HighSight identifies prospective applicants through a network of schools, programs and community based organizations. Students from Chicago submit applications in their eighth-grade year.

After completing an application, 70-80 students and parents are interviewed by HighSight's selection committee. Qualifying students are then awarded partial four-year scholarships based upon financial need, character, attitude and academic potential.

High School Scholarships
HighSight provides partial scholarships for students to attend quality private high schools in Chicago.

Academic Program
HighSight scholars meet three times a week with adult volunteer mentors for academic support.

College Preparation
As the goal of every HighSight scholar is to attend college, HighSight provides a number of activities to help them achieve that goal, such as ACT preparation, application workshops and college fairs and visits. More than 95% of the HighSight graduates enroll in college.

Social and Service Outings
Each month, students and mentors participate in group outings together, such as service projects, ball games and cultural events.

Freshman Summer Program
Incoming freshmen scholars take part in an intense, five-week academic program that emphasizes reading, math, writing and study skills. The program culminates with Freshman Week, where students work on team-building and leadership development.

Finding Your Voice
This intensive summer experience is designed to assist students in improving their critical thinking, reading and writing skills. Scholars critically examine and articulate their views on contemporary and classic films and short stories using different types of academic essays.

Summer Leadership Program
During this program, scholars focus on building self-confidence, improving leadership skills and enhancing their communication skills. The course starts with a three-day retreat at the University of Notre Dame.

Living Well
During summer break, students prepare for a 5K race while also learning to make conscious, healthful decisions on a daily basis.

Independent Summer Programs
These include discovery and enrichment on college campuses around the country, outdoor adventure experiences in the United States and international travel to nations like France, Thailand, Ghana and Costa Rica.

HighSight operates as a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service

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