For LINK Scholars Morgan and Addison, this summer brought an opportunity to take learning far beyond the classroom…. and beyond

This summer, several LINK Scholars took an early step into the college experience by participating in dual enrollment courses, giving

LINK Scholars had the opportunity to step onto two Chicago-area college campuses and experience campus life firsthand through visits to

Seniors, Project College Is Underway! Senior year is here, and so is one of the most important parts of your

Scholars, mark your calendars and get ready to continue your leadership journey! Our next Saturday Academy is Saturday, October 17,

JR LINKers, mark your calendars and get ready to dig into your leadership journey! Our next Saturday Academy is Saturday,

Congratulations to Sam, a Jr. LINKer class of 2031, for winning LINK’sT-shirt design contest! Out of 12 student submissions, Sam’s

On Thursday, July 23, LINK supporters, Board members, staff, and Scholars gathered at Twin Orchard Country Club for our 31st

What an amazing evening we enjoyed together at Zhou B Art Center on Thursday, June 18, as we gathered to

New Scholar Orientation is an exciting day to initiate new Jr. LINK and HS fellowship Scholars and their families into

We’re delighted to welcome two new staff members to the LINK team—Sarah Schollmeyer, Director, Outreach & Enrollment, and Tatyana Mcdade,

Our partnership with Jordan Wings provides a debt-free path to college for selected Scholars each year. What a perfect culmination

On May 1 — National College Decision Day — we celebrated the LINK Class of 2026 as they took the

We’re proud to shine the Jr. LINK Scholar Spotlight on Khloe Harmon, a Class of 2026 recent graduate of Chicago

Community, Leadership Development, and Planning for the Future! On April 25th, we convened one final time this program year at

What if one summer could change a student’s trajectory? At LINK, it does. Through our 4-week Summer Learning accelerator (July

We’d like to extend very special thanks to our many LINK volunteers!  This year we launched a concerted effort to

Special congratulations to the inaugural Jr. LINK cohort on their recent high school graduation! Six years ago, Jayla Allen, Calvin

At Driving Fore A Difference, every swing supports a Scholar!  LINK’s 31st Annual Driving Fore A Difference golf outing on

We’re thrilled to share that three Class of 2026 LINK Scholars—Chace Martin (Cornell University), Jayla Allen (University of Wisconsin–Madison), and

Mark your calendars now for our next—and final—Saturday Academy of the school year in April! Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026Time:

In Summer 2025, Mariya Mason, a senior Scholar at Fenwick High School, participated in a two-week study abroad program in

When Scholars participate in college exposure opportunities, they take an important step toward making informed and empowered decisions about their

Save the Date: 2026 Scholar Celebration  We’re excited to recognize and celebrate the achievements of the graduating class of 2026

We’re proud to share that our president and CEO, Dr. Toinette Gunn, was honored by Girls Inc. of Chicago as

We’re thrilled to welcome four new staff members to the LINK team: Muñeca Diaz, Coordinator, Advancement & External Affairs; Myaah

Career Inspiration Day Connects Scholars to Future Pathways On January 31st, we hosted another impactful Saturday Academy along with our

A Year-End Reflection as LINK Approaches 60 Years As we enter the winter season and the countdown to our 60th

LINK Unlimited Scholars is where hard work meets heart work. We push ourselves because our Scholars deserve nothing less. If

We’re so grateful for the assistance, support, and hard work we’ve had from our two federal work study students—Jada Ghee

Curious about careers? Want to meet real professionals and explore your options for your future? Don’t miss Dream. Discover. Do.:

Social. Different. Amusing. That’s how Scholar Ari Jones (a senior at Whitney Young High School) describes her 5-week study-abroad experience

LINK’s College Specialists play a vital role for our senior Scholars, helping guide them in every stage of the college

An admissions representative from Brandeis University met with LINK Scholars on Tuesday, October 14, to share information about Brandeis as

  Scholars were excited to be back together at the first Saturday Academy of the year on Saturday, October 25,

We’re thrilled to announce that three Class of 2026 LINK Scholars—Jayla Allen, Zuri Joplin, and Chace Martin—have been selected as