Summer Search students are awarded scholarships to participate in summer experiences after your sophomore and junior years. These are opportunities for growth and connection that are both challenging and empowering.These experiences range from wilderness expeditions, to cultural and service trips, as well as online academic or career-related programs. You'll partner with your mentor to decide which opportunities best fit your interests and aspirations.
Student Benefits
- Long term 1:1 and peer mentoring
- Summer Experiences during Sophomore and Junior Year summers that are fully funded and proven growth opportunities for students to grow through new adventures.
- Individualized post-secondary pathway exploration, financial aid advising and financial capability coaching
- Consistent community of support for 7-9 years, from high school all the way through participants’ launching their careers - including access to nationwide alumni network.
The power of this program comes from the combination of the depth of support provided by Summer Search and the mutual investment made by each young person in our program. Initially to enroll in the program you and your student will be asked to complete an application which includes providing information about your family’s financial picture.
Once your student is accepted into the program, you will be invited to talk with your child’s mentor over the phone, review materials about the program in your preferred language and attend an orientation (which will be virtual in the 2020/2021 school year) to share more details and answer questions. There are other opportunities to connect with your child’s mentor and post-secondary advisor through the program, including attending events and meetings. There is no cost to participate in the Summer Search program.