Your future starts with one decision.
You’ve worked hard, challenged yourself academically, and dreamed about what comes next. Thrive Scholars helps talented students turn that potential into opportunity.
If you’re ready to prepare for a top college, build lifelong connections, and launch a meaningful career, Thrive Scholars may be the perfect fit.
Am I eligible?
Please review the typical Scholar profile below to see if our program may be a good fit for you. If so, these are the minimum requirements to be eligible to apply.
- Grade — you must be enrolled as a junior in a high school in the U.S.
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- Your unweighted, cumulative GPA must be 3.60 or higher
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- Your annual household income must not exceed $125,000
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Eligibility
Our Scholar profile.
Our Scholars come from all walks of life, but typically have the following characteristics.
- Earn A’s in most or all of their classes and are highly ranked amongst their graduating class
- Take the most challenging courses at their school, including AP, IB and dual enrollment courses
- Demonstrate extracurricular leadership, family responsibility, and/or part-time work
- Are interested in attending a highly-selective college
- Come from low-income, limited-resource, and/or first-generation backgrounds
Personal Qualities of Thrive Scholars
Thrive Scholars is designed for high-achieving students from low-income and/or first-generation backgrounds. Typical applicants show:
- Academic Discipline
You push yourself inside the classroom and seek out rigorous learning. - Intellectual curiosity
You are eager to master complex fields, from STEM to law and finance. - Resilience & gritYou navigate challenging spaces with determination and grow through setbacks.
- Community motivationYou want to make your family proud and build long-term stability.
- Career drive
You aren’t just looking for a diploma; you want to launch a high-impact career. - Desire for mentorshipYou are ready to build elite networks and acquire hard professional skills.
Learn more before you apply.
Our virtual information sessions give students and families an opportunity to learn about Thrive Scholars, understand the application process, meet members of our admissions team, and ask questions before applying.
Can’t attend live? Recorded sessions are available on demand, and you can join our mailing list to receive updates about future sessions, application deadlines, and important program announcements.