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Latest News

Aug 29, 2019

Save the Date: 2020 Holiday Homecoming

Aug 29, 2019

Aug 26, 2019

College Prep Round-Up

Aug 26, 2019

Here’s a round-up of great advice from our alumni and mentors for those who are heading to college this fall, or dreaming about it in the future.

Aug 26, 2019

Aug 14, 2019

Why Mentor?

Aug 14, 2019

Now is a great time to sign up to be a mentor!

Aug 14, 2019

Jul 29, 2019

Scholar Spotlight: Vashnie Prasad

Jul 29, 2019

Read why Vashnie said “Sponsor-A-Scholar was there at every step.”

Jul 29, 2019

Jul 15, 2019

Scholars Soar!

Jul 15, 2019

Read about the accolades and accomplishments of four of our Scholars this summer!

Jul 15, 2019

Jul 12, 2019

2019 Summer Activities for Scholars and Mentors

Jul 12, 2019

Summer is in full swing! Check out some fun activities for mentors and mentees for July and August!

Jul 12, 2019

Jul 3, 2019

Confidence into Action

Jul 3, 2019

Our college Scholars share their wisdom with our high school students as part of the 2019 Summer Bridge Program. Top of the list? Call your Mom!

Jul 3, 2019

We Succeed Together

Jul 3, 2019

Our deepest thanks to the volunteers who helped to steer our Scholars towards success during our 2019 Summer Bridge Program.

Jul 3, 2019

Jun 10, 2019

A Legacy. A Goal. A New Beginning.

Jun 10, 2019

Read the latest news about the Deborah White Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Jun 10, 2019

Golfing for Scholars

Jun 10, 2019

Join us for a great day of golf on June 17th!

Jun 10, 2019

Jun 7, 2019

Another Success!

Jun 7, 2019

Say Hello to the Class of 2019!

Jun 7, 2019

The 2019 Yearbook is here!

Jun 7, 2019

Scholars

We work with students from Albany, Schenectady and Troy, NY. Most of our Scholars are the first in their families to go to college. Read their stories.

Mentors

Mentors work with students to help them gain the skills and confidence to graduate from college. Hear from Andy, a mentor of an Albany Scholar.

Donors

Donors provide funding for the college readiness programming and student sponsorships that transform the lives of our Scholars. You can make a gift today.