Extraordinary Talent. Greater Boston Opportunity.
Thrive Scholars helps high-achieving students from low income Greater Boston communities succeed at top colleges and build meaningful careers.
Through our comprehensive six-year program, Scholars receive academic preparation, college advising, ongoing support, career development, mentorship, and access to a powerful professional network.
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Expanding opportunity in Greater Boston.
Thrive Scholars supports talented students from high school through college graduation and into the beginning of their careers, helping close gaps in academic preparation, professional access, and long-term economic mobility.
Boston Scholar Outcomes
- 100% college graduation rate
- More than 90% attend Top 100 colleges
- Scholars gain academic, career, and professional experience
- Alumni enter the workforce with strong skills and supportive networks
- Average family income
- $ 0
- Average High School GPA
- 0.00
- First generation in their families to attend college
- 0 %
Where Boston Scholars go.
Harvard, Tufts, BU, Northeastern — and campuses across the country. Scholars don’t just get in. They graduate with the record, the internships, and the relationships that turn a degree into a career.
How Thrive Scholars invests in students.
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College preparation
Rigorous academic preparation for highly selective colleges
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College success
Academic guidance, personalized coaching, encouragement, and support throughout college
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Career readiness
Career coaching, mentorship, internships, and professional networks
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Lifelong Community
A national community of Scholars, alumni, employers, and supporters
What Scholars and Partners Say.
Partner with Thrive Scholars Boston.
Boston companies, foundations, and community leaders help Scholars turn exceptional potential into long-term success.
Ways to partner:
- Make a financial investment through multi-year grants, cohort sponsorships, or unrestricted gifts
- Engage employees as mentors, speakers, and volunteers
- Offer internships and early-career opportunities for Scholars
- Host or sponsor regional programming
Fund a named group of Boston Scholars and follow them from high school to first job. Your company's name travels with them.
Invest in Boston Scholars today
Regional Leadership
Meet the local leaders helping expand Thrive Scholars’ impact throughout Greater Boston.
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Théry Badin
Manager, Strategy Development, National Grid
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Kwasi Dadzie-Yeboah
Portfolio Manager, Fidelity Investments
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Alison Eggers
Attorney
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Michael Goldstein, MD, MBA
Co-Director, Cornea, External Disease and Cataract Service, Tufts Medical Center
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Sheila Lawrence
Partner & Senior Client Advisor, Ballentine Partners LLC
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Darryn J. Lee
Vice President, Sales, Cedar
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Dr. Adrian B. Mims
Founder & CEO, The Calculus Project Inc.
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Joy St. John
Director of Admissions, Harvard College
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Ihsan Speede
Chief Compliance Officer and Global Head of Funds Compliance, Wellington Management
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Chinweike Ukomadu
SVP and Head, GI and Inflammation Therapeutic Area, Takeda Pharmaceuticals
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Becky Vogel
Director, Operations Strategy, Bright Horizons
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Boston Sponsors
Our Boston program is made possible by corporations and foundations invested in making a difference across Greater Boston.
