Achievers...Is Who We Are...Its What We Do!!!

Kappa Leadership Institute Chicago

We equip our young men with the skills needed to not only get into a top college; 

We teach them the skills needed to persist through college and graduate

How can we help you?

THE KAPPA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE – CHICAGO IS KNOWN FOR PRODUCING THE LARGEST NUMBER OF MINORITY MALES STUDENTS IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO NAMED AS NATIONAL MERIT SEMI-FINALIST AND OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS, EVERY SENIOR HAS GAINED ADMISSION TO A “TIER 1” FOUR YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY

Admission

Each student admitted into the Kappa Leadership Institute - Chicago goes through a very selective admission process which includes submitting an admission application, writing several essays, submitting letters of recommendations from their high school counselor or principal, their English teacher, their Math teacher, and participate in a (3) hour admission interview process.

Our Students

The Kappa Leadership Institute - Chicago is known for the producing the largest number of minority male students in the city of Chicago as named as National Merit Semi-Finalist and over the last five years, every senior has gained admission to a "Tier 1" four year college or university. The Kappa Leadership institute - Chicago is currently ranked as one of the best programs nationally amongst 344 other Kappa Leadership Institutes in the nation.

Academic Strands

At Kappa Leadership Institute - Chicago, we believe that exposure to a challenging academic and leadership environment along with the development of skills needed to gain admission into and complete academic studies at a rigorous college/university is critical for early career success. This is particularly true for many disadvantaged minorities and low-income young men who may not have ample resources in their school and home environments

Contact Us

The staff of the Kappa Leadership Institute – Chicago and the Board of the Edward G. Irvin Foundation are truly working hard to make every Kappa League student's involvement with the Kappa Leadership Institute - Chicago a rewarding experience. info-kappaleague@chicagoalumni.org

Facts

graduated and were admitted into the "tier 1" college/university of their first choice 96% of our students rank in the top 15% of their high school class 83 % of our seniors scored a 28 or higher on the ACT Exam. (12 points higher than the national average for African American students and 7 points higher than the national average for all students.)

Our Team

The staff of the Kappa Leadership Institute – Chicago and the Board of the Edward G. Irvin Foundation are truly working hard to make every Kappa League student's involvement with the Kappa Leadership Institute - Chicago a rewarding experience.

Our Students

Kappa League Student Officers for the 2022 – 2023 Academic Year:

College Partners

These are some of our College Collaborative Partners of the 
the Kappa Leadership Institute – Chicago

Achievers...Is Who We Are...Its What We Do!!!

We also strive to include enrichment activities that extend our Kappa Leaguers knowledge and understanding of the world outside the classroom.
Melvin Flowers
Executive Director

Meet Our Leadership

The staff of the Kappa Leadership Institute – Chicago and the Board of the Edward G. Irvin Foundation are truly working hard to make every Kappa League student’s involvement with the Kappa Leadership Institute – Chicago a rewarding experience.  

Melvin Flowers

Executive Director

Tavius Jackson

Associate Executive Director

Waymon Anderson

Senior Associate Director

Loyce Ellise

Senior Associate Director