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It’s Time to Thrive

Our program equips high-achieving, underrepresented students to thrive at top colleges and meaningful careers. If you’re ready to forge your own extraordinary future, let’s talk.

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How to Apply

Below are the general steps and key dates for applying to become a Thrive Scholar.

Application Process

  • Step 1

    Schedule Info Session

  • Our program provides six years support from your junior year high school to your early career. That’s unique. It’s how we get the results our Scholars want. Naturally, you may have questions. Sign up for your Info Session, and let’s get started. Info Sessions are not required, but we strongly recommend them.

  • Step 2

    Complete Application

  • Submit application and supporting documents. This is your opportunity to share a bit about yourself, including academics, finances, interests, and aspirations. So you can put your best foot forward, be sure to give yourself ample time to finish the application.

  • Step 3

    Application Review

  • Our team of career and college experts huddles up to consider all applications. After careful review, only a select group of potential Scholars will be invited to continue the application process.

  • Step 4

    Submit Recommendations

  • Those invited to continue with the process will be asked to submit additional academic and personal information, including two letters of recommendation.

  • Step 5

    Attend Interview

  • Don’t worry. This is the fun part. Finalists can ask questions of the Thrive Scholars team, and we get to learn more about you. Why do you want to be a Thrive Scholar? What inspires you? What are your dreams and goals for college and beyond?

  • Step 6

    Your Extraordinary Future Begins

  • If accepted, your journey to college and career success begins. You’ll get six years of support, including rigorous academic preparation, college admissions guidance, one-on-one mentoring, career skills development, and a professional network.

Are you Ready to Thrive?

Thrive Scholars is not accepting applications at this time. Submit your email and we’ll send an alert when the new application season begins in the fall of 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application process like?

In round one of our two-phase process, applicants tell us about themselves, including academics, finances, interests, and aspirations.

If you are invited to round two, you will be asked to provide additional academic and personal information, two letters of recommendation, and complete an interview in February 2021.

Final admission decisions will be made in early April 2021. All applicants will receive a notification via email of admissions decisions throughout the process.

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