Rise To The Challenge

BENeFITS

Rise To The Challenge was created to bridge the gap between minority students and representation in Graduate Level studies. We envision this by providing meaningful services through test preparation, financial assistance, and mentorship services. By providing these services, we hope to help each and every candidate reach their potential.

Benefits from Participation:

Rise To The Challenge

  • GRE Prep Course Opportunity

  • GRE Examination fee assistance

  • Graduate College Application and Fee assistance

  • Min- $500 Scholarship upon completion of all program requirements.

  • Four monthly workshops

  • All GRE Prep courses and examinations will be free of charge during the program. Students will be limited to one official examination.

Grad Rebel Advantage Program (received automatically once accepted into Rise To The Challenge):

  • Special workshops, events, activities, and mentorship to prepare undergraduates for possible future graduate study

  • The opportunity to enroll in graduate-level courses (for students with at least a 3.00 GPA) either for undergraduate credit or to hold for future graduate credit

  • The opportunity to complete the Graduate College Research Certification after you have fulfilled all Grad Rebel Advantage Program requirements

  • $600 Grad Rebel Advantage scholarship for participants who fulfill all program requirements. ($300 will be dispersed after the Fall semester to all participants that complete the first half of the year-long program requirements; if Fall semester requirements are not met, students can continue in the program for Spring, but would only be eligible for the $300 in Spring.) Please note: You must have a current FAFSA on file. If you owe money for current or prior terms, the funds will be applied towards that balance. Disbursement of the scholarship can take between 4-6 weeks once we have confirmed program requirements for all participants have been met.

  • Honor cord that may be worn at commencement to signify status as a Grad Rebel Advantage program graduate

  • Grad Rebel Completion Certificate

  • A Grad Rebel Advantage T-shirt

  • Opening and closing events with meals

  • Gain valuable skills associated with mentorship