Rising Scholars

Your gift to the Rising Scholars Program directly changes the trajectory of a young person's life.

This program gives recent high school graduates a debt-free start to college, covering in-state tuition for up to two years, a book stipend of up to $600 per term, and a laptop, removing the financial barriers that keep so many talented students from ever setting foot on a college campus.

But your support does more than pay for tuition. It funds the wraparound care that helps first-generation and low-income students actually finish their degree: a personal academic advisor, peer mentors, career counseling, and internship placements that turn a diploma into a career. Donors also make possible the everyday safety net students need to stay in school, including food pantry access, free tax preparation, mental health counseling, and legal aid, so a financial emergency or personal crisis doesn't force a student to drop out.

Every dollar given also opens doors beyond the classroom: study abroad experiences, service-learning projects, student clubs, and campus events that help scholars build confidence, community, and a sense of belonging in college. For many students, this program is the difference between deferring their dreams and starting college the same year they graduate high school. By donating, you're not just funding an education, you're investing in a student's future and in the future of the Miami community they'll go on to serve.