IIT Boeing Scholars Academy
10 West 35th Street
IIT Tower, Suite 2D7-1
Chicago
IL
60616
Contact Name:
Katherine Rhee
Program Description:
The Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) Boeing Scholars Academy is a free, two-year academic enrichment program that inspires high-achieving Chicago-area high school students to make a difference in their communities through STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and to pursue higher education.
Established:
2011
Number of Students Served:
300
Funding:
The Boeing Company and Illinois Institute of Technology
Mission Statement:
We inspire high-achieving Chicago-area teens to lead and serve through STEM and to pursue higher education.
Objectives:
We offer: - four weeks of intensive, project-based STEM programming each summer; - workshops, field trips, and career exploration opportunities during the academic year; - guidance and support in developing leadership projects; - college advising and application assistance
Specialty:
STEM, Leadership, College Access
Academic Prep:
Yes
College and Postsecondary Planning:
Yes
High School (9-12):
Yes
Evening:
Yes
Weekdays:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
After School:
Yes
Summer:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
Academic:
Yes
Male:
43%
Female:
57%
First Generation:
62%
Two Year:
3%
Four Year:
97%
Hispanic/Latino (including Spain):
37%
American Indian or Alaska Native:
1%
Asian:
14%
Black or African American:
36%
White (Including Middle Eastern):
13%