Description of Services:
Promises2Kids’ Guardian Scholars encourages foster youth to pursue higher education through community college, trade school, or a university degree. This highly successful resource provides former foster youth with a partial financial scholarship along with mentoring support to assist them in adapting to and excelling in a higher education setting. More than 300 youths have been provided scholarships. Over 90% of guardian scholars will be first-generation graduates.

By giving college preparatory support, academic scholarships, mentoring, and individual support, foster youth gain the necessary tools to support themselves and become self-sufficient adults. Promises2Kids has an over 80% success rate with our Guardian Scholars. They are staying in post-high school education and graduating — setting the foundation for a successful future. The collaborative partnership between Promises2Kids and the student’s educational institution helps students navigate their way through the education system and provides the encouragement, support, and direction that a parent would normally provide.

Promises2Kids Guardian Scholars provides the following support:

• College preparation, SAT Courses, and unique college-level courses
  while in high school as a Junior Guardian Scholar
• Quarterly training and educational opportunities
• Financial scholarships
• Peer support and social activities
• Mentoring

For Detailed Information:
http://promises2kids.org/guardian-scholars/