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With only 11% of low-income students nationwide completing college by age 24, Mission Scholars is determined to reverse this trend. We’re committed to 100% retention and graduation, supporting our Scholars every step of the way through personalized services designed to ensure their success in college and beyond:



College Success Leaders in Transition

Leaders in Transition (LIT)

A four-year professional development program that advises each Scholar as they successfully prepare for their career during college.

College Success College Coaching

Mentorship & College Coaching

We match each Scholar with a trained community volunteer who provides guidance on how to succeed through the various aspects of college life (academic, social, emotional). Our volunteers are also trained and ready to advocate on behalf of the student, if necessary.

College Success Internship Matching Program

Internship Matching Program

We are committed to connecting our college students with impactful internships across diverse industries. These placements, made possible by tailored career coaching and strategic internship partnerships, have transformed the experiences of many of our scholars, positioning them for long-term success in their chosen fields.

College Transition Support

The transition from high school to college is one of the biggest changes our students and an important time to learn tools to navigate a new environment. We support this transition for our Scholars providing study and time management skills, professional communication workshops taught by Mission Scholars alumni, Professor Workshop Series, and First-gen College Student Panels.

“Mission Scholars provides invaluable service to high-achieving students who deserve to be helped, but can’t necessarily afford the support they need. This program completely improves the trajectory of our lives by making our dreams of college a reality. It is the most helpful organization I’ve ever been exposed to, and it targets the biggest turning point in our lives. Thank you for your role in making that happen for all of us.”

-Kathy R., Mission Scholars ’20, USC ’24
(Recipient of the Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship)