1. Rising Scholars USA Sponsored by Hurst Chapel CDC A 501(c)(3) Corporation

2. PROGRAM GOALS Rising Scholars is an educational initiative designed to give those with high school diplomas or GED certification the opportunity to obtain a college education.

3. PROGRAM GOALS Level The Playing Field For High School Graduates With Strong GPA’s… and Not-So-Strong GPA’S Provide First-Rate Processing Of Financial Aid and Admissions Documents To All Applicants Provide Students With The Opportunity To Continue Their Athletic and Other Extracurricular Activities While Attending College

5. Are Academically Capable But Have Underachieved

6. Have Skills Or Abilities They Can Contribute As College Students

9. The feeling that traditional educational methods lacked challenge

10. Distaste for the high school environment

11. Problems adapting to a rigid environment that did not permit them to express their individual creativity

14. Vocal Music (Concert Choir, Gospel Chorus,… etc.)

15. Instrumental Music (Orchestra, Jazz, Marching Band,… etc.)

16. Community Service Achievements

18. TARGET INSTITUTIONS We will have no more than two (2) participating schools in any one state. We must have at least one (1) all-female school in the Program. ALL participating schools must have residence facilities, on campus, to house our placement candidates. Participating schools MUST demonstrate the ability to work with a non-traditional student population.

19. STUDENT SUPPORT A support system has been established to assist all Rising Scholars students. Five staff members lead the Student Support Team

20. OUR WISH LIST Serve as a conduit for as many students as possible who desire a college education. Work with our Rising Scholar students from Application through Graduation. Be a positive influence in the communities we serve.