Growing up in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood, Jade Ocampo never imagined that her post-high school journey would take her into the world of quantum research, professional engineering societies, and national internships.

Talia Henderson has always wanted to be a doctor. Now, the Harold Washington College graduate is well on her way to making her dream a reality.

For Adolfo Ramirez, the Panther Pride scholarship is more than financial assistance—it’s a stepping stone toward his dreams.

When Sean Flynn first stepped through the doors of Olive-Harvey College, it wasn’t to earn a college degree—it was to take high school equivalency classes to prepare for the GED.

Olive-Harvey College alumnus Dajuan Matthews has not let any obstacle stand in his way.

When Precious Mannie was a high school senior, she applied to more than two dozen colleges, hoping for the kind of scholarship offer that would make her dream school a reality.