Today, there are more than 130,000 students in the Duval County school system alone. Of those students:
identify as students of color– 41% Black/African American, 17% Hispanic/Latino, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian
are economically disadvantaged
Talented and under-resourced students need full support to succeed at top colleges, and Thrive Scholars has a solution for not only Duval County but across Northeast Florida.
Starting with a high school student’s junior year, our program prepares and supports high-achieving, under-resourced students in the Jacksonville area to get into the nation’s Top 100 colleges and graduate with the career skills, experience, and social networks they need to thrive at the most innovative companies.
That’s why, as part of our strategic national expansion to serve as many talented under-resourced students as possible, Thrive Scholars is proud to now call Northeast Florida home.
Some of the colleges Thrive Scholars attend
Create a lasting impact in building a more equitable workforce by empowering students from Jacksonville with the resources and support necessary to thrive. You can make a difference in multiple ways, such as donating, volunteering, or joining our regional corporate partnership program.
When I first became a part of the Thrive Scholar Family, I felt it was too good to be true. However, during Summer Academy, my skepticism was put to rest. I met dozens of kids like me, decorated with achievements, passionate about their education, and relentlessly chasing their goals. The men and women with whom I grew close became a significant source of inspiration as well as guidance. For example, I was stressed with the task of choosing a career path and a major. Yet after long conversations with my College Access Manager and professors at Amherst, I was able to create an outline that best suited me and my interests. I felt more confident in my career choice, and as a result, my anxiety for the future was replaced with excitement. It was a life-changing, euphoric experience that I will never forget.
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida has long focused on helping students from all backgrounds succeed in public schools. Thrive Scholar's unique model is proven to help students from low-income backgrounds and communities of color succeed in high-paid, high-impact careers. We are incredibly proud to have played a leading role in raising the funds to expand Thrive Scholars to Northeast Florida.
Our expansion into Jacksonville and Northeast Florida would not be possible without the generous seed funding from leading corporations, foundations, and individuals. By supporting the area’s most talented and ambitious students today, our partners are helping these Scholars to become the professional, business, and civic leaders of tomorrow.
*This company also participates in our Corporate Sponsorship Program.
Contact our Jacksonville Executive Director
Hannah Oberholtzer
