Academic Enrichment
350 underserved schools sponsored
Teens Getting Ready for College
With a central focus on academic enrichment and college preparedness, the Teens Rise Foundation proudly partners with schools and after school programs that are passionate about education and about both college readiness and persistence.
The Teens Rise Foundation targets students from underrepresented groups, first-generation, and low-income students who face unique and considerable barriers to achieving their academic dreams.
College Readiness Opportunities
Students participate in college campus tours, university symposiums, youth leadership summits, STEM field trips, and more!
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Students receive targeted and personalized support to address English, Math, and Reading learning needs.
CAREER PANELS
Students attend career panels to learn from the journeys of consummate BIPOC professionals.
COLLEGE CAMPUS TOURS
Students visit colleges to meet with admissions, tour the campuses, and attend guest lectures.
COLLEGE CHATS
Students learn directly from first gen college students who share their challenges and successes.
UNIVERSITY SYMPOSIUMS
Students attend symposiums hosted by local universities to learn from international laureates.
SENIOR SIGNING DAY
Families celebrate students’ post-secondary commitments with their peers and the community.
STEM FIELD TRIPS
Students visit corporations to get hands-on training and personal interactions with professionals.
COLLEGE BOOTCAMPS
Rising seniors receive support writing their college essays and completing their college applications.
Community Partnerships
Our work at Teens Rise Foundation is made possible through the strength of community stakeholders and partnerships. These collaborations open doors for our students to experience higher education in meaningful ways: customized campus tours and university symposiums featuring world renowned laureates who have made significant contributions in technology, science, and the arts.
We are especially proud of our partnership with the Kyoto Prize Symposium, where Teens Rise Foundation engages more than 450 students from 9 high schools in a full day of learning with laureate winners and UC San Diego faculty. These opportunities inspire students to envision their futures and connect with leaders at the forefront of discovery.
In-Kind Access to Winward Academy
Winward Academy, a research-based, student-centered learning platform, enhances students’ knowledge, confidence, and competitiveness in middle and high school academics and in college applications.
Winward Academy generously provides in-kind access to Teens Rise Foundation to expand access to more schools.
Award-Winning Curriculum
Lessons in English, Math, Reading, Science, & Writing
Support to build foundational academic skills needed in college
Opportunities to grow content knowledge to succeed in life & career
Development of critical study skills that improve long-term outcomes
Sponsor a School
$5,000, $10,000 or $25,000+/year
Sponsor a small, medium, or large school for student access to award-winning curriculum. We depend on the support of the community to guarantee a brighter future for all of our students.