When students begin their college journey prepared, confident, and focused on
their goal of obtaining a post-secondary education, their chances for success increase exponentially.

Through its Revie Sorey Trunk Scholarships, Ada S. McKinley awards first-year college students with the living and learning essentials they need to adjust and achieve success in their new environment. Each trunk includes technology tools, no longer optional but now necessary, to take full advantage of all education formats and platforms available for learning in addition to school supplies and necessities for dorm living.

The Trunk Scholarships are an important extension of our acclaimed College Preparation & Placement Program that has placed more than 75,000 youth in more than 400 colleges and universities throughout the United States.

The Heart of a Chicago Bear:  How Our Trunk Scholarship Program Began

Our Trunk Scholarship program was started by namesake Revie Sorey, Ada S. McKinley’s former Educational Services Director and Chicago Bears offensive lineman (1975-1983). When Revie learned that our college-bound students were burdened by the expenses of dorm room and school supplies not covered by grants and scholarships, he reached out to his network of friends to help fill the gap. Over the last 15 years, Ada S. McKinley has been proud to continue this powerful legacy with the support of generous sponsors and contributors. It has been a wonderful opportunity to support promising young leaders during a key turning point in their lives.

For more information on our Trunk Scholarship program and sponsorship opportunities, contact Michelle Bibbs at 312-771-1032 or by email at [email protected].