Scholars
41 U.S. states have students supported to be college ready
Our Scholars Program
Teens Rise Foundation is dedicated to pursuing education equity and providing underserved youth with opportunities that foster life success. We address inequalities in resources and in opportunities that impact college readiness by supporting youth in their academic and professional journeys.
Celebrating First Generation Student Success
We plan Senior Signing Days and Senior Award Nights to celebrate our commitment to academic enrichment, college preparedness, scholarships, and mentorship.
College Readiness Opportunities
Students participate in college campus tours, university symposiums, youth leadership summits, STEM field trips, and more!
The Need
74% of high school graduates are considered unprepared for college-level courses.
Increasing college readiness is a leading education priority in the U.S. About a third of American students require remedial education when they enter college, with math as one of the largest barriers for students seeking to enroll in a four-year college. More students than ever start in a remedial math course, which indicates a lack of readiness upon starting college and a greater risk of dropping out.
Low-income Latinx and African American students are less than half as likely to make it from 9th grade to a college degree as their Asian American and white peers. With current college attainment rates not keeping pace with our country’s projected workforce needs, America now ranks 13th in college completion rates for young adults and is no longer the global leader.
Teens Rise Foundation works to fill these academic, financial, and social gaps.
Teens We Support
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Omar H.
U Penn
Class of 2022 -
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Fatima A.
Darmouth
Class of 2024 -
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Saddiyah C.
Lycoming
Class of 2025 -
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Meron T.
Johns Hopkins
Class of 2023 -
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Kamil V.
Villanova
Class of 2023 -
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Ericka V
Texas A&M
Class of 2025 -
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Gisela D.
UC Berkley
Class of 2023 -
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Alisia A.
Notre Dame
Class of 2023 -
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Hans M.
UC San Diego
Class of 2024 -
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Mohamed A.
UC San Diego
Class of 2023 -
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Amanada D.
Syracuse
Class of 2023 -
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Rae R.
Duke University
Class of 2023 -
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Aileen R.
USC
Class of 2025 -
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Micki P.
Mount Holyoke
Class of 2023 -
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Makayla J.
Georgetown
Class of 2023 -
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Julieta S.
UC Berkeley
Class of 2023
The Journey
82 Scholarships have been awarded to students.
Teens Rise supports students over a 10-year learning journey from middle school to high school to college. Since its inception in 2018, the Teens Rise Foundation has helped over 55,000 students in more than 41 states across the country with English/Math curriculum to boost their college and career readiness.
Scholars Impact
GROWTH IN ENGLISH
12%
GROWTH IN MATH
23%
MORE LIKELY TO BE COLLEGE READY
3.5x
Focus Areas
Programs build college and career readiness across three critically important domains.
Academic Enrichment
Our first Scholars focus is to get teens ready for college by providing resources and experiences that build college readiness.
College Scholarships
Our second Scholars focus is to help teens going to college by offering scholarships based on students’ grit, heart, and purpose.
Mentorship Program
Our third Scholars focus is to help teens succeed in college and beyond by pairing them with a supportive professional mentor.
Scholars Program Partners
Thank you to our amazing business and community partners who make our Scholars programs possible.
