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Ongoing, personalized guidance & financial support for first-generation college students, from high school graduation through the completion of collegiate studies.

A Simon Scholar’s journey continues through college!

The College Success Program supports our Scholars during their entire higher-education journey. Our unique combination of programming and funding is proven to strengthen Scholar retention, persistence, and degree completion. Our program builds leaders who achieve meaningful careers and impact their communities in a positive way.

Victor

“The curriculum that you undergo as a Simon Scholar transforms your perspective on academia. Being a Simon Scholar to me means resilience. I have faced adversity, yet I have been able to get up and push through when life has been the hardest.”

Victor, Health Sciences Major at Chapman University

Nikki

“Simon Scholar is synonymous with dreamer. I wear the title proudly, as I believe it represents not only the difficulties that I have faced in my life, but the strength I have found in those situations, and the people I am connected to as a result of it.”

Nikki, Economics Major at Claremont Mckenna College

Our staff supports every Scholar on their journey to success.

Through one-on-one guidance, cohort-based programming, and intentional community building, the College Success team provides holistic academic, financial, and personal support to Scholars throughout their college journey.

Each class year receives tailored resources and experiences designed to strengthen persistence, engagement, and career readiness needed to thrive in college and beyond.

Brandon

“The program provides me with resources and networking opportunities that helped me work toward my career goals. I am grateful to be a part of the Simon Scholars Program, which motivates me to strive for the best.”

Brandon, Nursing Major at CSULB

Fernando

The curriculum that you undergo as a Simon Scholar transforms your perspective on academia. Being a Simon Scholar to me means resilience. I have faced adversity, yet I have been able to get up and push through when life has been the hardest.”

Fernando, Economics Major at Claremont McKenna College

Supporting Success: The Benefits of Our Scholarship

We provide up to $16,000 in need-based college scholarships—distributed over four years—to help Scholars attend the colleges and universities that best fit their goals. The scholarship helps reduce the remaining financial gap after a student’s awarded aid, ensuring they can focus on their studies and growth without added financial stress.

 

Funds can be applied toward tuition, housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal expenses. During the 2024–2025 academic year, more than 454 Scholars received over $1.74 million in scholarship support, allowing them to continue pursuing their education and long-term aspirations.

Our Scholars thrive at diverse
institutions nation-wide.