One-Week Residential SOAR Program Exposes Students to Academic and Career Pathways

Alabama A&M University and Drake State Community and Technical College will host the 2024 Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) SOAR Scholars Program July 7-12, 2024. The TMCF HBCU Scholars Program is open to high school juniors (Class of 2025). During the week-long program, 100 participants will convene on campus for seminars, presentations, networking opportunities, workshops on college admissions, and interaction with HBCU students and alumni.

The FREE program covers expenses including housing, meals, materials, supplies, and activities. Travel expenses are not covered. 

Application requirements include one recommendation letter, a 250-word max essay, transcript, and ACT/SAT scores. Students may complete the online application for consideration before the April 15 deadline HERE.

This program aims to serve students by providing a unique opportunity to lean about HBCU and HBCC institutions, college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship resources. The program also allows students to explore academic majors and career pathways.