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​​One student received a full ride scholarship for all four years to attend the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (one of the top-15 best public universities in the nation).

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One of our middle school students was named valedictorian, giving a speech at the graduation ceremony.

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One student was accepted into an elite Northwestern program for gifted high school students looking to enrich their academic experience in the summer of 2024.

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Two of our students were nominated to compete for the Posse scholarship, one by his school and the other by the Adler Planetarium.

One went on to be awarded the scholarship and the other received a full ride scholarship to his school.

One of our students earned recognition as a top business professional in the state of Illinois. As a result of his outstanding performance, he qualified for the finals, which took place in Atlanta, Georgia.

Student Achievement

Student Achievement

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​​​​​Four of our students have completed competitive internships with Chicago’s Adler Planetarium. The planetarium provides opportunities for young people to engage deeply with STEM, prepare for a variety of careers, act as community thinkers and change-makers, and meet peers and make friends from across the city.

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Together, we continue forging opportunities.

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FORA is a joyous community pioneered by dedicated staff and volunteers to restore crucial educational rights. 

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