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Thriving in North Carolina

Unleashing Potential Across the Tar Heel State

North Carolina Regional Scholars

What’s At Stake In North Carolina

North Carolina is home to thousands of high-achieving students with the talent to succeed at the highest levels—yet too many face barriers to rigorous academic preparation, selective college access, and professional networks.

Thrive Scholars exists to close that gap.

Beginning in a student’s junior year of high school, Thrive Scholars supports high-achieving, under-resourced students across North Carolina to gain admission to top colleges and graduate prepared for meaningful, high-impact careers.

As part of Thrive Scholars’ national expansion, North Carolina is a critical growth region, fueled by world-class universities and rapidly growing industries including technology, healthcare, life sciences, design, and business.

Some of the colleges Thrive Scholars attend
North Carolina Thrive Scholars are earning admission to Ivy Plus, Top-25, and flagship public universities—institutions proven to drive graduation, career access, and long-term economic mobility.

 

Our Impact in North Carolina

Thrive Scholars works with students from urban, suburban, and rural communities across the state—many of whom are first-generation college-bound. Through our six-year, high-touch model, Scholars receive:

  • Rigorous academic preparation
  • One-on-one college access and success coaching
  • Career development and early professional exposure
  • A lifelong network of mentors and peers

What Our Scholars Say:

Ana Ruiz

Scholar, University of Southern California

I grew up in Durham, North Carolina, and like many students in under-resourced areas, I faced significant barriers to accessing rigorous academic preparation, college admissions support, and professional networks. Thrive Scholars not only provided me with college guidance, but also intensive career development training and a lifelong network of mentors and peers who push me to excel.

Join Our Mission in North Carolina

North Carolina’s future workforce and civic leadership depend on unlocking the full potential of its young people.

You can create lasting impact by partnering with Thrive Scholars through:

  • Philanthropic investment
  • Corporate partnerships
  • Volunteer engagement

 

Together, we’re not just sending talent out into the world. We’re building it right here in North Carolina.

Interested in learning more about our programming in North Carolina?

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Hannah Oberholtzer

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