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Financial Literacy Scholarships are need-based scholarships that awards students $2,500 in scholarship dollars in exchange for completing Financial Literacy Training. This scholarship was created on the premise that:
- Families living at or below the national poverty level have increased need for understanding the basics of financial literacy
- Earning a college degree is made more difficult by a lack of understanding about the college funding process.
- Even a small scholarship applied to a student’s balance can make a difference.
- Students who have financial literacy training are better equipped to strategically approach funding for college and to reimagine their lives beyond college.
HS students participating in service learning activities are 22% points more likely to graduate from college.
Source: Civic Engagement and High School Academic Progress: An Analysis Using NELS Data (Davila & Mora 2007)
HS students participating in service learning score 6.7% higher in reading and 5.9% higher in science achievement.
Source: Civic Engagement and High School Academic Progress: An Analysis Using NELS Data (Davila & Mora 2007)
Over 80% of HS students participating in service learning said they had positive feelings about attending school.
Source: Engaged for success: Service-learning as a tool for high school dropout prevention (Bridgeland, Dililio & Wulsin, 2008)
More than 75% of HS students agree that service learning classes are more interesting than other classes.
Source: Engaged for success: Service-learning as a tool for high school dropout prevention (Bridgeland, Dililio & Wulsin, 2008)
77% of HS students report acquiring new skill, knowledge & interests as a result of service learning.
Source: Sustaining service-learning in Wisconsin: What principals, teachers & students say about service-learning (Kirkham, 2001)
67% of HS students report gaining a broader understanding of people & places as a result of service learning.
Source: Sustaining service-learning in Wisconsin: What principals, teachers & students say about service-learning (Kirkham, 2001)
62% of HS students report a better understanding of the community and how it works.
Source: Sustaining service-learning in Wisconsin: What principals, teachers & students say about service-learning (Kirkham, 2001)
OTHELLO ADJEPONG
Senior, Howard University
I’m incredibly grateful to be a recipient of the RISE Scholarship and a participant in the CORE RISE Program. This opportunity has not only supported me financially, but has also helped me stay grounded in my dream of becoming a dentist. This summer, I’m proud to be interning at the University of Michigan, the top dental school in America — a step that brings me even closer to my goals. Through mentorship, resources, and a powerful network of like-minded scholars, CORE RISE has empowered me to pursue my purpose and continue making an impact both on and off campus.
Student Spotlight: STEVEN JIANG
Hi, this is Steven Jiang from Penn State. I was originally from the Abington campus for the first two years,
Student Spotlight: NATEERAH SAFI
I was recently selected to join the Early Medical School Selection Program (EMSSP) at Boston University and have also received
Student Spotlight: FATEMAH BEGUM
”One of the most meaningful parts of my undergraduate experience was serving as the events coordinator for the United Mission
