Evanston Scholars
Thank you so much for the support from the IECA Foundation. The funds allowed our students to receive the extra support they needed during the pandemic to stay in school. We are proud to report that 100% of our students have stayed in college with your help! There were so many trials and difficulties along the way - it has not been easy, but our students have stayed the course.
To support students during the pandemic, beginning in March 2020, Evanston Scholars switched to an all-virtual model. We offered all course and credit advising, preparation and persistence workshops, financial aid counseling, and career advising and coaching online. To maintain connections with our Scholars, we expanded and intensified our outreach through “Virtual Office Hours,” with an emphasis on social engagement, support for e-learning, and access to career networks.
Our counselors and mentors keep close to Scholars through emails, text messages, and both phone and video calls. And, we increased our Emergency Funds to help students navigate loss of income and extra expenses, especially when it threatened their college persistence. Thank you for your support that enabled us to quickly pivot and increase these crucial services.
Despite the difficulties posed by the pandemic and remote learning, this past year:
35 ETHS juniors began preparing for college and careers as Evanston Scholars
100% of College Scholars persisted in college
19 Scholar Graduates and Alumni obtained salaried employment with benefits and room for advancement
Kay Israelite
Director of Development
