The TEAK Fellowship
16 West 22nd Street, 3rd Floor
New York
NY
10010
United States
Contact Name:
Dan Blednick
Contact Email:
Program Description:
Founded in 1998, TEAK is a college access and success program helping high-achieving NYC students from low-income families. Starting in the sixth grade, Fellows participate in a comprehensive six and a half-year fellowship which includes intensive academic preparation through courses in critical reading and writing, algebra, geometry, Latin, science, and humanities; individualized high school placement and college guidance counseling; innovative SAT & ACT preparation; a community service requirement; a mentor program; career services and internship placement; and leadership development opportunities. TEAK serves 175 students per year and also supports an Alumni group of 180. 100% of Fellows who completed their Fellowship graduated from high school and matriculated to a four-year college, where they cumulatively earned $36 million in financial aid. TEAKâs 100 college graduates include a Fulbright Scholar, a White House intern, a biochemistry candidate, a pharmacist, a lawyer, MDs, engineers, teachers, medical students, and law students.
Established:
1998
Number of Students Served:
350
Funding:
Private
Hours:
9:00a.m.-6:00p.m.
Objectives:
The overarching objectives of The TEAK Fellowship are: • Help students build an academic foundation for successful, life-long learning. • Place Fellows in competitive and enriching high school environments. • Ensure that Fellows succeed academically in high school through their own talents and with ongoing support, while developing as well-rounded leaders and community members. • Help Fellows navigate the college application process and successfully transition to and graduate from selective four-year colleges.
Specialty:
College Access and Success
College and Postsecondary Planning:
Yes
Recreational Services:
Yes
Elementary (K-5):
Yes
Middle School (6-8):
Yes
High School (9-12):
Yes
Day:
Yes
Evening:
Yes
Weekdays:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
After School:
Yes
Summer:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
Academic:
Yes
Income Based:
Yes
Residency Based:
Yes
Male:
44%
Female:
56%
First Generation:
60%
Low Income:
100%
Two Year:
0%
Four Year:
100%
Other (including military, workforce, vocational/trade school):
0%
Hispanic/Latino (including Spain):
35%
Asian:
25%
Black or African American:
26%
White (Including Middle Eastern):
6%