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Summer Search pairs low-income high school sophomores from partner schools with a professional mentor for ongoing one-on-one support, plus two fully funded summer experiences — a 2-3 week outdoor-adventure program after sophomore year and an academic, cultural-immersion, or internship experience after junior year — with continued support through college enrollment. Active in five metro areas: Bay Area, Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Seattle.
Who can apply
GradesSophomores only
Min GPA—
ScopeRegional
StatesCA, MA, NY, PA, WA
FieldsCollege Admissions Prep · Leadership
EligibilityMust attend a Summer Search partner high school and qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch
Logistics
Cost to youFree
Financial aidAvailable
StipendNot listed
FormatVaries
LengthMulti-year mentoring from sophomore year, plus two funded multi-week summer experiences
WhereBay Area (CA), Boston (MA), New York City (NY), Philadelphia (PA), Seattle (WA) — partner schools only
Applying
DueNot published
You submitStudent and parent/guardian application with essay responses; some sites require a welcome conversation/interview