How is your personal mission tied to the work of NGS? My personal mission is to empower individuals who identify as first-generation and low income to reach their full potential. I believe my personal mission aligns with NGS’ work, mission, and values. From serving Little Scholars to alumni, I believe everyone who is a part … Read More
We are so proud of the community that joined us Sunday for our fall Open House! We have a quick recap below, but be sure to check out the quick video above and the photo gallery here to get a peek at the best moments from Sunday. Landfill Harmonic from Paraguay graced our event with their … Read More
Echoing our Executive Director Nghiem Bui’s message above, we would be pleased to have you join us for the special events we have planned in the coming months. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Scholar House, where we will come together in person to discuss our upcoming initiatives, highlight the latest achievements … Read More
Do you know what sets Next Gen Scholars apart? They do not only excel academically, but they also step up in the community with strong, authentic voices. To top it off, they demonstrate a deep commitment to giving back. Thanks to your support and generosity, we are running full speed and growing constantly. In … Read More
As the summer season fades and the air outside turns crisp, there’s a certain excitement that comes with the start of a new school year. This time of the year is like opening the first page of a brand-new book: full of potential, stories to be written, and opportunities to grow. Whether you’re a student … Read More
We are proud to share that another NGS Summer Program is in the books! Our biggest group to date – 187 students, 1st-12th grade, two sites, 40+ summer staff worked together to overcome learning loss, aka “summer slide.” Filled with academically rigorous courses, innovative electives, and field trips to Bay Area museums and college campuses, our … Read More
I still vividly remember this moment. It was one of the most maddening and motivating comments I heard from a peer as I earned my family’s first-ever college acceptance. It was maddening because it completely disregarded my hard work, my merit, and my achievements. It also deliberately discounted the steep hill I climbed to overcome, … Read More
Next Generation Scholars is proud to announce our Summer Academy programs are back! As we prepare for our biggest group ever, we are thrilled and we invite you to join us. Visiting our summer programs is a fantastic opportunity to witness the magic of summer learning, where we stand up to studies that “children lose … Read More
We are excited to host our annual signature celebration, The Read & Reveal. Be inspired by our students’ stories of adversity and achievement, be energized by our Keynote motivational speaker, and learn where our students are headed for school in the fall. Click here to secure your tickets and watch this one-minute promotional video above … Read More