The Challenge

Unequal Opportunity, Unequal Prosperity

A child born into the bottom fifth of the income distribution only has a 9% chance of making it into the top fifth when they grow up.

The Devastating Impact of Disparity

The lack of opportunity that keeps talented, under-resourced students from leadership roles and professional careers is devastating.

Poverty

There are 25,000+ high-achieving, low-income students across the country.

Lack of Upward Mobility

Average starting salary for college graduates is almost double the average high school graduate of the same age ($60,000 compared to $36,000).

Job Quality

Without robust career supports, high-achieving, low-income students start their careers earning an average of $10,000 less than their peers when they graduate college.

Wealth

College graduates earn an average of $1M more over their lifetime than non-college graduates.

WE’RE CHANGING
THE NARRATIVE

To champion the greatness of talented students who deserve access to every opportunity, we need to think bigger. Our Scholars’ ambition is to thrive at a top college and in meaningful careers. That only comes from proper preparation and support.