Program areas at LINK Unlimited Scholars
Academic Enrichment: Comprises the majority of LINK's fellowship model. Scholars are actively equipped with the knowledge, skills, resources, and social equity that furthers college completion and career placement. Scholars build a strong foundation and support system that helps them thrive in academic settings. During the summer, we offer our students a four to six-week intensive which includes a standardized test preparation course for rising juniors. Offerings during the school year include tutoring as needed and scholarship support. Since 2000, 100% of LINK Scholars have been accepted to a selective or highly selective colleges or universities.
Leadership Development & Career Exposure: Students cultivate leadership skills, which reinforces a strong sense of personal identity, confidence in social relations, and values. We offer several Saturday Academies/workshops throughout the academic year and retreats that focus on social emotional learning, mental health, self-advocacy, leadership styles and skill development, and community service.
College Access: Students find information and guidance to gain access to college, make an informed and economically sound selection, and earn a degree. We guide each student through a research-based strategy to find the "best fit" institution. 100% of LINK's Class of 2023 Scholars were accepted into four-year colleges and universities having been awarded $16.1MM in scholarships and grants with 45% of Scholars receiving full-tuition funding. LINK Scholars are outpacing their peers and graduating college at two and a half times the national average for Black students (52% vs 21%).
Carrer exposure: Real-world application & career pathways scholars gain real-world application towards the development of workplace skill building and access to various career pathways.