College Scholars Program: Overview

The College Scholars Program is a 17-month education experience designed to prepare and place top-performing students from low-income households into selective colleges with excellent preparation and sufficient financial aid. In order to be nominated, students must attend one of these eligible public high schools.

College Scholars is a free program that provides students with:

• Academic coursework
• A comprehensive college search (campus tours, visits from college representatives, counseling, mentoring, and fly-in weekend applications)
• College essay development
• Test preparation
• Personal application support
• Professional financial aid advocacy and assistance
• Life skills for college and beyond
• Guidance during the first two years of college

College Scholars begin academic classes with SEEDS on Saturdays during the spring of their junior year, followed by a three-week summer residency on a college campus. College Scholars resume academic classes each Saturday during senior year.

Following graduation from SEEDS and matriculation in college, College Scholars receive support from SEEDS’ guidance officers, including on-campus visits through sophomore year in college.