Program Overview

Urban Scholars Program

The Urban Scholars Program is a unique opportunity for students to gain knowledge and experience while receiving a stipend. The program is designed for students who demonstrate strong academic potential, leadership potential, work ethic, and other talents.

Admission Criteria

To be eligible for the Urban Scholars Program, students must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled in one of the partner schools: Jeremiah E. Burke High School, TechBoston Academy, Excel High School, Dearborn STEM Academy, or Boston International Newcomers Academy.
• Have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Demonstrate strong academic potential, leadership potential, work ethic, and other talents.

Application Process

The application process for the Urban Scholars Program involves the following steps:

• Attend an information session to learn more about the program.
• Submit an application, including an essay, to demonstrate strong academic potential.
• Participate in an interview with program staff to discuss the application.
• Provide income verification documentation to determine qualifications.

Program Details

• Students who are accepted into the program will receive a stipend to support their participation.
• The stipend is distributed two or three times per semester, depending on the student's completion of required hours or programming.
• The program is designed to provide students with a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and experience while receiving financial support.

Program Structure

The Urban Scholars Program is part of the Student Equity, Access & Success initiative, which includes:

• Pre-collegiate Programs, such as Directions for Student Potential, Early College, English Language Program, Pathways & Multilingual Programs, Upward Bound, and Upward Bound Math-Science.
• Student Support Services (SSS)
• Academic & Career Engagement & Success
• Asian American Resources
• Center for Academic Excellence
• Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
• Ross Center for Disability Services
• Undergraduate Studies

Benefits

The Urban Scholars Program provides students with the opportunity to:

• Gain knowledge and experience in a supportive environment.
• Receive a stipend to support their participation.
• Develop leadership potential, work ethic, and other talents.
• Prepare for success in their academic and professional careers.