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LINK Unlimited Scholars


Thank you so much for your interest in Mentoring with LINK Unlimited Scholars! We link Black students in Chicago to a bright future!


The growth of Scholars’ and their future successes are supported by the unique relationship between LINK Mentors and Scholars. We match professionals across a wide range of industries—from education and business to finance and medicine—who all share one goal: to influence the next generation of Black leaders. By coming on and supporting Scholars during their Senior year you are ensuring they do well in that critical year and helping them navigate the college application process. At LINK we strive to support Scholars to, through, and beyond college and mentorship is integral to our success. 


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You have already completed the mentor application. If you have questions or need to update your application, please email mentoring@linkunlimited.org.

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College & Career Mentor-Sponsor Expectations 

LINK Scholars in their senior year of high school will be paired with College & Career Mentor-Sponsors who share similar college majors and/or career interests and serve as guides, advocates, and invested Sponsors, directly funding the support needed to navigate the college admissions journey with clarity and confidence. 

What it Means to Be a College & Career Mentor-Sponsor
Each College & Career Mentor-Sponsor plays a dual role: 
1. Mentor: Be matched with a Scholar who is a senior in high school based on college and/or career interest alignment. 
  • Support college and career exploration. 
  • Join at least 2-3 of the Scholar's eight (8) one-on-one college counseling sessions. 
  • Help brainstorm, review, and revise personal statement and essays. 
  • Complete structured follow-up tasks aligned to counseling sessions. 
  • Participate in celebratory, networking, and milestone events with their Scholar & family. 
  • Receive guidance and ongoing support from LINK staff throughout the mentoring experience. 
  • Partner with Parents/Guardians, who will also be engaged in this process, with clear expectations and suggestions for participation. 
2. Sponsor: Invest in your Scholars' journey by financially supporting their college counseling, access programming, enrichment opportunities, and wrap-around services needed to navigate the college exploration and application process with confidence. 
  • Partial Sponsorship: $2,500 
  • Full Sponsorship: $5,000
Please check to see if your employer will match your gift or contribute based upon your volunteer time. If you have any questions about this, please contact us and we can help walk you through this process with your employer. 


If an employer/sponsor is making a gift on your behalf and you also plan to make a personal contribution, please enter your personal donation amount above. Enter $0 if you are not able to make a personal gift and are not sure the amount your employer/sponsor will be contributing at this time.




Please check to see if your employer will match your gift or contribute based upon your volunteer time. If you have any questions about this, please contact us and we can help walk you through this process with your employer.

We cannot guarantee it but we give significant consideration to your preference


MENTOR/SCHOLAR MATCHING INFORMATION

Tell us more about you! These answers will be shared with your future Mentee!


What was the impact of the relationship? Are you still in touch with your former mentee? Etc.




As an organization that mentors young people, we must, above all, ensure their safety. To protect the scholars enrolled in the LINK program, all mentors must complete a background check. You will receive information directly from Sterling Volunteers within two weeks from application acceptance. 









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