Question 1

What is a beautillion?

Accepted Answer

The West Suburban Chicago chapter of Jack and Jill of America’s beautillion is a leadership experience, geared towards young men of African descent, designed to cultivate and encourage personal and academic excellence and civic engagement.

Question 2

Who may participate?

Accepted Answer

Young men who are juniors or seniors in high school during the 2025-2026 school year, are of high moral character, and have a 2.7 GPA or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Question 3

What is the time commitment for participants?

Accepted Answer

Beaus need to be available Sunday afternoons beginning December 2025 until March 2026.

Question 4

How much is the participation fee and what does it cover?

Accepted Answer

There is a $600 non-refundable participation fee that covers a number of activities, including professional ballroom dance instruction, an etiquette dinner, professional headshots, social and volunteer events, catered food and beverages for all rehearsals, and more.

Question 5

What is the fundraising minimum for each beau?

Accepted Answer

There is a minimum of $2,000, which may include souvenir journal pages and all donations received on behalf of the beau. Beau families must also purchase a table of 10; prices for 2025 will become available in January.

Question 6

Are there any other financial responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

Tuxedo rental & additional photos (by choice)

Question 7

Why should a young man participate?

Accepted Answer

Lifelong friendships, educational workshops, dance instruction, exposure to various career paths, an introduction to philanthropy, and exposure to influential and successful black men are but a few of the reasons a young man should participate.