A free 7-year mentoring and college-prep program for low-income New York City students who would be the first in their families to attend college. Starting in sophomore year, each student is matched with two adult mentors and spends most Saturdays from October through April on mentoring, writing and critical thinking, and SAT prep. Rising juniors and seniors attend summer programs, and support continues through college.
Offered by Minds Matter NYC. Fellowship for high school students in New York, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Free. Grades 10–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: College Access, Leadership, Writing, Test Prep
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. Minds Matter NYC is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 10 to 12. It runs online and in person (New York). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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