Low-Income, First-Gen, Underrepresented: Opportunities

From a low-income family: (e.g. qualifies for Free or Reduced Lunch program).

First-generation college students: This means that neither one of your parents received a bachelor’s or 4-year degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in the United States. If you have a sibling in college you are still first generation. If your parents took some courses, but did not complete a degree you are still considered first generation.

Groups traditionally underrepresented: African American, Chicano/Latinx, Native American, Filipino, Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian (i.e. Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, Vietnamese) or mixed race/multiracial groups with at least one parent from the above ethnicities.

If you meet one or more of the above criteria, there are several amazing programs that you might qualify for. LAHS encourages you to apply for these opportunities and the College & Career Center staff are here to help you with every part of the process. Email (laura.duran@mvla.net) or come to P-15 for support.

Undocumented Students Resources:

Educational Resource Handbook- 2022

Schuler Access Initiative Participating Colleges Information

Undocumented Students Resource List

Undocumented: Pre-Heath Dreamers Conference Notes (2022)


Webinar: College List Building for US Students from Low-Income Households. Here's the recording of that webinar. (The College Essay Guy- Events page)


9th Graders: 

For: 9th-11th grade, female-identifying students. Registration/Tickets Required: Yes (FREE!), Deadline: March 15


10th Graders: 


For: 9th-11th grade, female-identifying students. Registration/Tickets Required: Yes (FREE!), Deadline: March 15


The CLYLP Bay Area Institute (BAI) inspires and motivates students from the region to become the future leaders through public service. The three-day institute offers an impactful program where Institute participants connect with education, business, political and community leaders from the Bay. Cost: FREE for housing, meals and program materials. More Info and Apply HERE- Due May 14. There is also a FREE statewide conference in Sacramento. More info HERE. Only 50 students wil be selected for each program.


11th Graders: 

SUMMET combines non-accredited coursework, hands-on projects, industry tours, team-building activities and social events. SUMMET provides exposure to the lifestyle, opportunities and challenges of college and is designed to help build skills and experiences for a smooth transition from high school to college. SUMMET is a one-week residential program, allowing participants to live on campus for the duration of the program, experience life as a college student and participate in STEM-related curriculum instruction. This program is available at no cost to participants, with the exception of a $50 confirmation fee for students accepted into the program. Transportation to and from the program is not included in the cost and is currently the responsibility of participants. For more information, check out the SUMMET website. 3.3 GPA required & short response essays. SUMMET Session Dates; June 4 - June 9, 2023: Session I; June 11 – June 16, 2023: Session II; June 25 – June 30, 2023: Session III 

For: 9th-11th grade, female-identifying students. Registration/Tickets Required: Yes (FREE!), Deadline: March 15



The Young Leaders Summit (YLS), presented by the Youth Leadership Consortium (YLC), is a free, college empowerment program for a diverse cohort of high-achieving, low-income, 11th graders selected through a competitive application process. It is designed to give these young leaders the practical tools they need to successfully apply to top universities, have full access to scholarship and financial aid opportunities, and set a course for academic and career success. Attendees will enhance their leadership abilities and expand their professional networks by participating in college and career workshops and interacting with college students and professionals who serve as their mentors.


YLS 2022 has a virtual component (2 days), followed by a in-person component (5 days) a couple of weeks later, at the University of Southern California (USC) campus. YLS students are required to attend both, the virtual and in-person components of the program.

 

All expenses are paid for by YLS, including airfare, food, campus housing, and materials. It is entirely free for students to apply and participate!



Carnegie Mellon University.  Merit-Based* Pre-College Programs Summer 2023:


The CLYLP Bay Area Institute (BAI) inspires and motivates students from the region to become the future leaders through public service. The three-day institute offers an impactful program where Institute participants connect with education, business, political and community leaders from the Bay. Cost: FREE for housing, meals and program materials. More Info and Apply HERE- Due May 14. There is also a FREE statewide conference in Sacramento. More info HERE. Only 50 students wil be selected for each program.


12th Graders: 


Colleges Access Initiatives or Fly-In Programs: 


Fly-In Notion- Email Ms. Duran for a nomination

Fly-In list by College

General Fly-In List to search by campus

What you need to know about Fly-In Programs (Coalition College Article & Links)