Summer Fellowship Program

Applications for the Class of 2026 are now open!

This FREE 8-week program focuses on enriching low-income and first-generation high school students who are applying to college through workshops and one-on-one mentorship. We will also be providing career prep and laptops/wifi hotspots as needed. Meetings are hosted every Monday from June 16 to August 4 for 2 hours.

Students will walk away with a completed personal statement, knowledge about creating a college list, and an understanding of paying for college through financial aid and scholarships. Click the link below to apply to be one of the 15 students in our fifth annual cohort!

Requirements

Be a current high school senior
Be a first-generation college student (meaning neither of your parents has graduated with a four-year degree)
Qualify for free and/or reduced lunch (contact your school counselor if you are unsure, or take a look at the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines)
Be a resident of the United States or US Territories
Be able to attend weekly Monday meetings from 2-4pm PT from 6/17-8/5

Workshop Topics

Making a College List
Coalition/Common App 101
SAT/ACT Testing
Writing Supplemental Essays
Paying for College and Financial Tips
Recommendation Letters
Finding and Applying to Scholarships
Creating a Resume
College Interviews
Q&A Sessions

What We Provide

One-on-One Mentoring
Guest Speakers
Laptops (as needed)
WIFI hotspots (as needed)

Important Dates

March 5

Application Opens

April 18

Application Closes

April 21

Interview Decisions

April 28- May 7

Interviews Conducted

May 9

Final Decisions

June 16

First Day of Program

August 4

Last Day of Program

Mentee Testimonials

"Take on College prioritizes YOU. The more effort you place in, the more you get out. Connected to a community of high driven, like minded individuals, I am connected to a long term support system this 2023 college application year and for the future to come!"

"The Take on College SFP is an advisement program that I believe every student should be able to have. Especially First-Generation Low income students. Without this program not only was I able to get the resources and information needed to apply and get ready for college but also I was able to have a support system to fall back upon. With it being in the summer it allows you to give a huge step ahead before those college apps open. I can’t thank this program enough."

"These past few weeks with Take On college have profoundly accelerated my understanding and confidence in the college application process by providing us all a significant stepping stone. During both the SFP meetings and the pod time, there was never a moment where I didn't feel genuinely supported and cared for. All the TOC board members are so amazing and kind, and I am grateful to be able to continue my affiliation with this organization by joining the Grant Writing Committee."

"I loved my experience with Take on College! I felt like I came in thinking I knew enough information, just to figure out there was loads more that I needed to know, and now I do! So it was overall super helpful!"

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