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Arani

After exploring her options for an affordable education, Arani made a life-changing decision. She enrolled at Malcolm X College where…

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Mbali

When Mbali arrived in the United States from South Africa, she knew she wanted to continue her education and pursue…

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Suzi

When Suzi arrived in the United States from Cameroon, she was the first in her family to attend college—and she…

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Jade Ocampo

Growing up in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood, Jade Ocampo never imagined that her post-high school journey would take her into…

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Adolfo Ramirez

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

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Dajuan Matthews

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

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Talia Henderson

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

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Precious Mannie

When Precious Mannie was a high school senior, she applied to more than two dozen colleges, hoping for the kind…

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De'Anna Stamps

By getting involved on campus, De’Anna Stamps discovered the college experience she was looking for at Kennedy-King College.

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Dylan McGee

For Dylan, the Olive-Harvey baseball team was more than just a team; it was a family.

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Viktoriia Drozdovska

Viktoriia Drozdovska’s path to success began at Wilbur Wright College, where she overcame language barriers and discovered a passion for…

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