Boston Thriving

We’re making a difference in Greater Boston

In 2019, the Boston Globe reported on valedictorians from Boston public high schools who graduated from 2005-2007. Their research showed that high-achieving students of color from under-resourced communities did not receive the same support, attention, and preparation for career success as their higher-income peers.

With our support, 100% of Boston Scholars in our program graduate, and more importantly thrive, in college. Over 90% go to Top 100 colleges. While there, they earn better grades and persist more in difficult STEM majors than all other student profiles. And they graduate with the skills and experience needed to be the professional, business, and civic leaders our region needs.

Top 7 Colleges of Boston Scholars and Boston Alums

Join Our Mission For Local Impact

Create a lasting impact in building a more diverse and equitable workforce by empowering students from Boston with the resources and support necessary to thrive. You can make a difference in multiple ways, such as donating, volunteering, or joining our regional corporate partnership program.

How Your Company Can Help Diverse Scholars Thrive
Thrive Scholars offers a unique opportunity for innovative organizations to partner with us in creating a pipeline of exceptional and diverse talent. Our collaborative process aims to develop outcome-driven regional corporate partnerships that inspire deeper staff engagement and drive positive social change while supporting your organization’s diversity and inclusion goals.

Sponsor Diverse Talent
Your company can support local Scholars through our program by sponsoring a cohort each year. As “Company Name” Thrive Scholars, these students will gain valuable guidance and exposure to careers that align with your company’s success.

How We Make Your Business Stronger

• Deepen Employee Engagement
  • Your company’s employees can engage with your sponsored Scholars through turnkey opportunities facilitated by Thrive, including meet and greets, mentorship, job shadowing, and career panels.
• Focused Community Impact
  • Promote social responsibility and community involvement by creating opportunities for high-achieving students of color in your area. Thrive can focus employee engagement in Boston, allowing for connections with Scholars attending high schools or colleges in specific regions.
• Branding
  • Demonstrate your commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and inspire others to join the cause and positively impact society. We will recognize your company logo on Thrive’s website, social media channels, select marketing materials, and at local Thrive events, which can increase your company’s brand visibility.
• Internships & Hiring
  • Offer internships directly to the Scholars your company sponsors. Your company can reach over 3,000 top candidates and expand your talent pool with diverse and capable individuals by posting internships and job openings on Thrive’s Scholar and Alumni portals.

Boston Sponsors

Our Boston program is made possible with the generous support from key corporations and foundations invested in making a difference in Greater Boston.

*These companies also participate in our Corporate Sponsorship Program.