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THANK YOU! At ScholarMatch, we are deeply thankful for our students and the amazing supportive community that surrounds us. Your commitment to education and growth inspires us every day. Together, we’re making college dreams?a reality. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey. Wishing you a safe and joyous holiday season!

Thanks to their hard work and support from our 500+ college coaches, ScholarMatch students are embarking on their college journeys. With the help of experienced coaches, they navigate financial aid forms, go over application requirements, and make college decisions that fit their needs. At ScholarMatch, we believe college is within reach! Join us in making college possible this holiday season at scholarmatch.org/donate. #firstgeneration #collegewithinreach

Do you know of any students planning on majoring in STEM? The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship might be a great fit for them! Every year, Amazon awards 400 scholarships to college-bound students across the country who want to explore a career in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or any other computer science-related field of study. The deadline to apply is December 19! Learn more at the link below and help us spread the word! https://bit.ly/AFESblog24 #amazonscholarship #STEM #futureengineer

First-generation students are trailblazers! With the help of our college coaches, these students are the first in their family to go to college and graduate. Thanks to our holistic approach, which combines mentorship and financial support, 80% of our students graduate within five years, defying the odds and inspiring younger generations to follow suit. At ScholarMatch, college is not just a dream—it’s a reality! Join us this holiday season to help make college possible for more first-generation students across the country!?bit.ly/SMdonate2024 #firstgeneration #firstgen #studentsuccess

On the heels of this week’s election news, we also wanted to highlight the ongoing achievements of our first-gen students. On this National First-Generation Student Celebration Day, we reaffirm our commitment to these remarkable young people and their diverse stories. This month, we’ll highlight some of our hard-working students, starting with Cely Pablo, a first-gen college student from San Francisco’s Mission District who overcame challenges in balancing college and work (as an EMT!). Thanks to the support of scholarship partners like O'Melveny & Myers LLP, Cely recently graduated from her dream school, UC San Diego, and is now in grad school! You can read her story below and join us today to support more students like her year-round. https://bit.ly/celyblog #CelebrateFirstGen #firstgen #collegesuccess

In the wake of the presidential election results, we acknowledge the wide range of emotions and uncertainty in the communities we serve. At ScholarMatch, we remain committed to serving our first-generation students as they navigate the higher education system and beyond. Read our full statement below, and please share the following resources with students in your network. https://lnkd.in/euJVC5xH The Trevor Project provides confidential, free mental health support through texting, calling, or chat. Immigrants Rising provides multiple resources for students, including free 1:1 mental health services through their Mental Health Connector. Live Another Day maintains specific resource lists for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and LGBTQ+ folks looking for mental health and substance abuse support. Inclusive Therapists Finder: This database can be used to find inclusive therapists (and other healers) who provide culturally responsive care. There is also a therapy fund to assist those who cannot access care. Trans Advocacy & Care Team's Post-Election Support Group. Starts on November 12. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/euNZCaP2

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It's that time of year again: The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship is back! Do you know of any college-bound students planning on majoring in STEM? Please share this great opportunity with them! Every year, Amazon awards up to $40,000 in college scholarships to 400 high school seniors across the country interested in exploring a career in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or any other computer science-related field. Applications close on December 19, so please help spread the word! Learn more: https://bit.ly/AFES2024 #amazonscholarship #STEM

Did you know that ScholarMatch has a monthly newsletter full of program updates, upcoming events, and other exciting news? Subscribe today to stay in the loop and never miss a program deadline or an opportunity to join our team! Dive in to read about our fun Trivia Night event, open positions, Amazon's Future Engineer Scholarship program, and much more! Check out our Oct issue here: bit.ly/Oct24SMnews And sign up at: bit.ly/SMnews2024

Did you know that on top of our yearlong college access program, where students get matched with a college coach, we also offer free virtual drop-in sessions open to all students? In an effort to serve even more college-bound students with busy schedules, we launched our Virtual Drop-In Program last year, where students can receive 1:1 support from trained college coaches on specific topics, such as personal statement essays or college-list building. These sessions happen multiple times throughout the year and are open to all students located in the US. Our next sessions are coming up on October 30 and 31, with more sessions planned for November. Please help us spread the word! https://lnkd.in/exHnxi8k #collegeapplications #firstgeneration