Our mission is to mentor and support
first-generation students
for college success
THE PROBLEM
High school students who are the first generation in their families
to attend college face overwhelming challenges.
They may not know what to expect of college life and have no one to answer their questions. The sad fact is that more than 25% of low-income first-generation students drop out of college by the end of first year,
and only 40% make it to graduation within six years.
OUR SOLUTION
Each student selected as a Campus Bound Scholar is matched with a trained adult mentor who provides support, guidance, information and friendship during the summer prior to departure and throughout college.
Mentors keep in touch regularly with students and guide them on topics such as time management, academic issues, handling finances, homesickness, and many other challenges encountered by first-gen college students.
We Couldn't Be Prouder!
We've been busy lately! Check out what we've been up to and learn more about our most recent graduates!
Campus Bound Scholars Update
This update is to let you know we are actively engaged with our first-generation college students during the current COVID-19 crisis.