Our nation’s highest achieving low-income students of color are struggling as they transition from high school to college. These are often first generation students who have overcome significant challenges and excelled through their own grit and resiliency. These scholars are in the best position to have meaningful careers as leaders in the most prominent business and civic institutions across the country.
Yet for many, that will not happen.
Thrive Scholars makes the difference
80%
ATTEND
a selective college
Pipeline organizations are everywhere. We are unique in that our scholars graduate with great grades in rigorous majors from top colleges – and two years of intensive career coaching so they show up with the hard and soft skills to thrive and rise in your company.
80%
ATTEND
a selective college
Pipeline organizations are everywhere. We are unique in that our scholars graduate with great grades in rigorous majors from top colleges – and two years of intensive career coaching so they show up with the hard and soft skills to thrive and rise in your company.
72%
PERSIST
in STEM majors
Less than 1 in 4 low-income students of color who want to major in STEM or other rigorous majors are able to graduate in that major. Our Scholars are 3x more likely to do so.
72%
PERSIST
in STEM majors
Less than 1 in 4 low-income students of color who want to major in STEM or other rigorous majors are able to graduate in that major. Our Scholars are 3x more likely to do so.
90%
GRADUATE
from college
Only 4 out of 5 low-income students of color who go to selective colleges graduate within 6 years. 90% of our Scholars will graduate.
90%
GRADUATE
from college
Only 4 out of 5 low-income students of color who go to selective colleges graduate within 6 years. 90% of our Scholars will graduate.
The numbers tell only part of the story.
Listen to the past participants of our program share their experiences:
The Thrive Scholars Program
The mission of Thrive Scholars is to help high-achieving low-income underrepresented students get into and graduate from top colleges equipped to achieve their full career potential.
This is accomplished through a holistic program of supports designed with specific goals in mind:
GOAL: More Students of Color from Low-Income Families Will Attend Top Colleges
Our comprehensive College Guidance and Test Preparation ensures our Scholars are applying to the right colleges with the right skill sets to excel in the major of their choice.
GOAL: More Students of Color from Low-Income Families Will Attend Top Colleges
Our comprehensive College Guidance and Test Preparation ensures our Scholars are applying to the right colleges with the right skill sets to excel in the major of their choice.
GOAL: Students Will Graduate with the Degree, Skills, and Experiences They Need
Our Scholars benefit from our Summer Academy, Case Management, Mentorship, Career Development, and our Internship and Job Network to prepare them to excel throughout college, into the workforce, and beyond
GOAL: Students Will Graduate with the Degree, Skills, and Experiences They Need
Our Scholars benefit from our Summer Academy, Case Management, Mentorship, Career Development, and our Internship and Job Network to prepare them to excel throughout college, into the workforce, and beyond