Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the Class of 2025, who have achieved an impressive 100% college enrollment rate at four-year universities, with over 90% of their cost of attendance covered through scholarships and grants!
At our 2025 Graduation Celebration, we proudly recognized 29 outstanding local high school Scholars, as over 150 family members, volunteers, and community members gathered to celebrate their achievements!
We celebrate the extraordinary potential within each student and the motivation they have shown in pursuing their college education, demonstrating resilience and determination in striving for success.
Where the Class of 2025 is headed:
Scholars Supporting Scholars
through the College Transition
The recent high school graduates are gaining a head start on preparing for their fall campus arrival through the Mission Scholars College Transition Workshop Series, featuring two First-Generation College Student Panels. Just a few years ago, these panelists were in the exact same seats—navigating uncertainty and preparing for college. Now, they are sharing their gained expertise with the next wave of college students, creating a space where students can ask questions, share concerns, and learn from those who have walked in their shoes.
Breakout sessions led by Mission Scholars college students covered topics such as time management, budgeting, college life, and missing home, helping students feel more confident and prepared as they embark on their college journeys.
We are grateful for our continued partnership with the UCSB Promise Scholars, whose dynamic first-gen panel and networking session provided invaluable insights and encouragement to the rising college students.
“A lot of people talk about the disadvantages of being a first-generation college student, but what I want to show you are the advantages. It’s in our blood to be hard workers, and that will help you in college and in life.”
– Edwin, UCSB Promise Scholar First-Generation Panelist
You play a vital role in the Mission Scholars community, making these successes possible through volunteering, engaging in career conversations with students over coffee, sharing inspiring student stories with friends, and advocating for internships at local companies—each effort expanding our impact.
Thank you for helping us achieve our mission and grow our reach.