Scripps College Academy
1030 Columbia Ave
Box 1235
Claremont
CA
91711
Contact Name:
Robert Escobar
Contact Email:
Program Description:
Scripps College Academy (SCA) Scholars is an intensive, multi-year, pre-college program for high- achieving young women with limited resources who seek to become the first generation in their families to attend college. Through a rigorous summer residential experience followed by monthly programming throughout high school, SCA Scholars develop the confidence and skills to be well-prepared college applicants, successful college students, and professionals who create positive, lasting change.
Established:
2001
Number of Students Served:
375 per year
Funding:
Institutional and donors.
Specialty:
College access, test prep, academic enrichment, leadership, empowerment of young women.
Academic Prep:
Yes
College and Postsecondary Planning:
Yes
High School (9-12):
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
Summer:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
Academic:
Yes
Minimum GPA:
3
Income Based:
Yes
Residency Based:
Yes
Female:
100%
First Generation:
100%
Two Year:
2%
Four Year:
98%