Since 1992, HighSight has undertaken the responsibility of helping Chicago's youth to achieve their dreams through access to a quality education. We do so by providing our scholars with financial support through donor-funded partial scholarships to attend private high schools in Chicago.

HighSight's four-year program assists eighth-grade students in attending and creating success at private high schools in Chicago.

Four-Year Program Application Calendar

• December:  Private high school entrance exam
• February:  HighSight applications are available
• March:  Applications are due 
• April:  Applications are reviewed by the selection committee
• May:  Student and parent interviews are held with qualifying candidates
• June:  Scholar selection is announced
• July:  Five-week mandatory summer program is held
   

Four-Year Program Eligibility Requirements

• Currently be in the 8th grade and live in Chicago
• Live in a household that exhibits financial need - income below $60,000
• Take the entrance exam and be accepted to the private high school of your choice
• Apply for financial aid from the private high school every year
• Attend HighSight's five-week Freshman Summer Program starting in July
• Participate in HighSight's academic enrichment/tutoring sessions two days a week during the school year
• Participate in HighSight's summer programs throughout high school and be willing to enroll in the best college possible
   

Four-Year HighSight Scholar Expectations

• Maintain above a 3.5 cumulative GPA with more As than Bs
• Take the most rigorous curriculum possible
• Always exhibit a good attitude and make a positive contribution to your high school, family, and HighSight
• Attend HighSight's academic tutoring program
• Successfully complete HighSight's summer program each year
• Regularly communicate with HighSight and participate in HighSight activities
• Understand and use the HighSight strategy to enroll in the best college possible
   

Application 

The application process for the class of 2029 has closed.  

Class of 2030 applications will be available February 2026.