Students
High School Students
College Access Program
We are dedicated to helping high school students from low-income backgrounds get to college, whether you enroll at a four-year university or community college. Students at our partner schools can receive support from Fellows right on campus, and attend financial aid and college readiness workshops and events all year.
Our College Access Program for high school students starts with The Summit, an incredible college immersion program held in the summer before your senior year. You can participate in our programming as early as the spring of your junior year by checking out our program application! From there, we provide informational, action-oriented workshops to help you explore your college options, apply for free financial aid and the 10,000 Degrees Scholarship, complete college application, and more. Throughout your senior year, we also offer comprehensive college support at our partner high school directly on campus.
Our Program Services Include:
- Connecting you with school resources, centers, and organizations
- A one-day summer college exploration tour – The Summit
- Supporting your transition to college
- College pathway exploration & college applications
- Financial aid applications and scholarship research
- Action Oriented workshops, such as Financial Aid Submit Process, and Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer Letter
- A-G awareness
- “Transition to College” programs for newly selected scholarship students, a series of 6 events to help you feel prepared to start your first fall in college/university!
- After-school and virtual events & family spaces
- Support by a 10,000 Degrees College Access Fellow during your Senior Year on your high school campus
- Support completing college action items and meeting important deadlines
About The Summit
Over the summer you will have the opportunity to participate in the 10,000 Degrees Summit! This FREE one-day in-person summer event will have engaging workshops, a college tour, fun activities, plus free transportation!
Limited spots available for The Summit college tour – first come, first served!
Get Involved In Our College Access Program
Are you a high school senior or junior in one of our partner schools who is interested in learning more about your college options, how to get free financial aid, and more?
Submit an application to get involved in our 10,000 Degrees College Access program and The Summit!
Are you a high school freshman or sophomore in one of our partner schools who is interested in receiving program information when you become a senior?
Submit the interest form below to request information.
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The 10,000 Degrees Scholarship
If you want to go to college—but don’t believe you can afford it—we encourage you to apply to the 10,000 Degrees Scholarship. We have NO GPA requirement!
Student & Family Resources
We’re committed to helping our students achieve their college dreams. Check out our online resources and tools for students and families.
Once You Get to College...
Support for students awarded a 10,000 Degrees scholarship doesn’t end with a check! 10,000 Degrees scholarship recipients may receive one-to-one support from our trained Fellows, who provide connection to resources and ongoing mentorship both on and off campus during your entire college journey. After graduation, our Career and Alumni Success Team provides career mentorship, guidance, internship opportunities, networking events, and more.
Partner High Schools
Contra Costa
Sylvester Greenwood Academy
John F. Kennedy High
Napa
American Canyon High
Calistoga Junior/Senior High
Napa High
Valley Oak High
Vintage High
New Tech High
San Francisco
Balboa High
Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High
Downtown High
Abraham Lincoln High
Thurgood Marshall High
S.F. International High
Ida B. Wells High
Marin
Archie Williams High
Madrone High
Marin Oaks High
Novato High
Redwood High
San Andreas High
San Marin High
San Rafael High
Tamalpais High
Tamiscal High School
Terra Linda High
Tomales High
Santa Clara
Andrew P. Hill High
Independence High
Overfelt High
Yerba Buena High
San Mateo
Woodside High
Sonoma
Casa Grande High
Creekside High
Elsie Allen High
Archbishop Hanna High
Healdsburg High
Laguna High
Petaluma High
Piner High
Rancho Cotate High
Santa Rosa High
Sonoma Valley High
Lake
Lower Lake High
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