SEO Scholars
55 Exchange Place
Suite 601
New York
NY
10005
Contact Name:
Danapolie Brice
Contact Email:
Program Description:
SEO Scholars is a free, eight-year, academic program that gets low-income public high school students to and through college–with a 90% college graduation rate. 100% of SEO Scholars are accepted to four-year colleges, with 85% being first-generation college graduates. More than 75% of current SEO Scholars are attending colleges and universities in a top-100 U.S. News & World reporting.
Established:
1963
Number of Students Served:
1000+
Funding:
Private
Mission Statement:
SEO Scholars' mission is to transform public high school students into college graduates.
Objectives:
SEO Scholars creates a more equitable society by closing the academic and opportunity gap for motivated young people, setting the standard for academics, mentorship, community, positive peer support, and a powerful, lifelong network.
Specialty:
College Access
Academic Prep:
Yes
College and Postsecondary Planning:
Yes
Recreational Services:
Yes
Social Services:
Yes
High School (9-12):
Yes
Evening:
Yes
Weekdays:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
After School:
Yes
Summer:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
Academic:
Yes
Minimum GPA:
70
School Attended:
Yes
Income Based:
Yes
Residency Based:
Yes
Male:
50%
Female:
50%
First Generation:
85%
Two Year:
0%
Four Year:
100%
Other (including military, workforce, vocational/trade school):
0%
Hispanic/Latino (including Spain):
40%
American Indian or Alaska Native:
0%
Black or African American:
40%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander:
0%
White (Including Middle Eastern):
5%