New Student Applications Open!

Important Reminder: Our new student application (for the 2026-27 academic year) is open now and will remain open until Sunday, January 11, 2026!*

Who Can Apply:

• Current 6th, 7th, or 8th graders (High School Classes of 2030, 2031 & 2032)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA and 90%+ school attendance
• Demonstrated leadership, service, curiosity, and interest in being mentored
• Financial need (per HUD’s Low-Income Guidelines for Cook County)

*Note: All applicants are required to attend a Virtual Information Session.

Applicants must also align with LINK’s mission: a personal or familial connection to Black identity or Black communities, lived experience of inequity, and a commitment to service and leadership.

Spread the word so future Scholars know about this amazing opportunity!

Questions? Reach out to beascholar@linkunlimited.org.