Dream Project Competitors

Since 1994, Operation Jump Start (OJS) has provided the comprehensive resources, structure and mentoring needed to enable youth in underserved communities to reach their potential through a college education. Its flagship program is the College Access Program whereby, starting in the 8th grade children receive individual mentoring, educational case-management, and developmentally-based workshops through 10th grade. OJS also provides enhanced support to high school upperclassmen and college students in the program called College Success. Through College Success, youth receive workshops and case management sessions that address the transition to college for high school students and their parents, college application assistance, and college readiness skills. Once college admission is obtained, the program is there to provide individualized case management, financial, educational and emotional support. This support is designed to meet the specific needs of each college student and continues until the student achieves a bachelor's degree. For nearly 25 years, OJS has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of vulnerable youth. OJS mission: Operation Jump Start helps low-resourced, high potential first-generation students get in, stay in, and graduate from a four-year college. We do this by providing academic support, mentoring, and exposure to a broader world. Our impact… * 100% attain on-time high school graduation * Students receive 1,500+ one-one-one mentoring hours * 90% attend college immediately following high school graduation * 85% receive a four-year degree within 6 years of high school graduation * Over $50,000 in college scholarships awarded * Over 300 youth are served annually

PROSPER EDUCATION FOUNDATION supports and encourages educational excellence, achievement and innovation within Prosper ISD. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization that raises funds throughout the year and puts them to work within Prosper ISD by serving the students and staff of our district.

Take Stock in Children Nassau, Inc. is a nonprofit organization, transforming Nassau County, Florida one student at a time. Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty for low-income, academically qualified students by providing opportunities for a post-secondary education. We offer college scholarships to students, provide caring volunteer mentors, and instill hope for a better life. Our comprehensive services begin in middle school, continue through high school, and include students' transition into college and career.