99%of our scholars graduate college on time — compared to the national average of students from lower-income backgrounds: 16% |
99%of our scholars are the first in their families to earn a college degree, changing the trajectories of their families for generations to come. |
$16,283is our scholars' average annual household income — this is below both City and federal poverty thresholds. |
70%have enrolled in or are in the process of applying to graduate programs — nearly double the national average of low-income students. |
69%of our current undergraduates are majoring in STEM fields. |
Our graduates have entered the fields of Business, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Finance, Law, Medicine, Public Policy, Research, and Social Work. |
Philomina (Princeton University)"Scholarship Plus is a community of supporters. They believe in my ability to succeed. They instill in me confidence, dedication, and stability. It is with their love and kindness that I am where I am today and I am forever grateful. " |
Isaiah (Swarthmore College)"Scholarship Plus means not having to worry about my future, it means knowing that if anything bad happens I will have support, it means that I don't have to worry about money. Scholarship Plus lets me focus on school and enjoying my life!" |
Vasiki (Colby College)"Getting the scholarship was about more than money. Before, I was afraid of who I would talk to and who would advise and guide me because I was first-generation. With Scholarship Plus, I now had ears to listen and voices to guide me through my college career." |