The 2025-2026 application period has closed.
Thank you to all of the students who applied this year. We look forward to reviewing your applications!
Admissions decisions will be released mid-March!
Rising Juniors: Interested in applying to Thrive Scholars in 2026?
Let us know! We are looking for the nation's top students in the class of 2028 from across the nation!
Fill out our interest form to get on our mailing list! You will be invited to info sessions and will also receive a notification as soon as the application opens in the fall.
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Years of Impact
20
Attend Top Colleges
85%
Scholars Served
2500
Average Starting Salary
75K
The 6-Year Journey
Empowering Scholars from College Access to Career Success
Admissions
Beginning of 11th Grade
Summer Academy I
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A 6-week residential or commuter program on a college campus where students take intensive writing and math courses taught by experienced college instructors
College Access Coaching
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Build your college list, write your personal statement, and prepare applications with a dedicated mentor
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Participate in college visits, campus fairs, and mock admissions workshops
Career Exploration
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Begin aligning your interests and values to career pathways while engaging in self-advocacy and identity-exploration exercises.
Year 2
College First Year
Career Development & Mentorship
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Network with professionals, attend career panels, and receive career-specific coaching
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Participate in skill-building workshops (resume writing, interview prep, LinkedIn branding, etc.)
Paid Internships & Professional Experiences
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Gain competitive summer internships and experiential learning aligned with your goals
From September to December, top high school juniors nationwide can apply to our 6-Year Program.
Year 1
12th Grade
Summer Academy II
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A residential or commuter program with continued advanced writing and math coursework
College Success Coaching
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Ongoing 1:1 mentorship for navigating the academic, social, and personal transitions of college
Specialized Career Exposure
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Career pathways exploration through themed events and hands-on activities
Years 3-5
College Sophomore to Senior
Year 6
Early Career and Beyond
Thrive Alumni Network
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Access a national community of professionals
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Continued career counseling, mentorship, and job search support
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Exclusive alumni events and networking opportunities
