Community Scholarship Drive

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The Community Scholarship makes it possible for immigrants and refugees in ILI's free English classes to join our intensive English program, opening the door to faster, more concentrated learning. Here's why that's important.

  • Students more quickly gain higher-level English language skills. They move from 6 hours a week over 10 months in the free English classes to 21 hours per week over 1 to 3 months.
  • This boost in language learning moves scholarship students closer to their education and career goals. They go on to higher levels of language classes, training and certification programs, improved job prospects, starting their own businesses, and more community involvement.

It costs $1500 a month to participate in the intensive courses. Most students in the free English classes cannot afford these classes without scholarship support. That's why ILI’s scholarship program, including the Community Scholarship–launched in 2024–is so important.

The Community Scholarship goal is $15,000. That will put up to 10 students on a new trajectory in the coming year!

You can help make this happen. We're pleased to announce that Peter Whalen of Whalen Insurance is kicking off the campaign with a $5,000 challenge gift! His generosity will double the impact of your donation until the match is met. A $50 donation becomes $100. A $250 donation becomes $500.

Please give as generously as you can. And on behalf of students who will benefit from your investment in the Community Scholarship, thank you!

Your gift is fully tax-deductible. Every dollar will go to support scholarship students.