Elisa Vigil Rodriguez is not just a high-achieving student, she’s a force of nature. A longtime member of Next Generation Scholars (NGS), Elisa has consistently demonstrated resilience, resourcefulness, and a deep commitment to her community. From securing a full-ride scholarship to The Branson School, to successfully advocating for funding for an educational trip to Spain, … Read More
As Next Generation Scholars prepares to host our first ever gala, I can’t help but bask in the glow of our growth over the last 21 years. From an idea born on a dinner table in 2004 to achieving 100% four-year college acceptance rates for our entire Academy Class of 2024, I am so proud … Read More
We welcome Vincent Alvarez, NGS Class of 2009, back to Next Generation Scholars as our keynote speaker for our upcoming Gala Light on April 27th! Vincent’s journey embodies the NGS success story: defying the odds as the first in his family to attend a four-year university, forever transforming his future. Vincent, the youngest of five … Read More
We are thrilled to host our first ever Gala on April 27th. Entitled “Gala Light”, this special event will demonstrate our commitment to Illuminate & Elevate our Next Generation Scholars (NGS) community. At the event, we invite you to learn more about the impact our work makes, especially with our Family Services Program. Because here … Read More
For our inaugural gala on April 27th, 2025, we aim to celebrate the radiance of our NGS community. Inspired by our commitment to centering our Scholars’ stories, this evening will be a tribute to their hopes, achievements, and bright futures. “Gala Light” is about shining a spotlight on our Scholars and their families, honoring the … Read More
If you’re a current college student or recent college grad, our next Career Conversations online webinar on February 27th is made just for you. Get prepared for life beyond the classroom by learning from and getting inspiration from our panelists: Angel Ku (NGS ’08), Scientific Lead and Manager, Siemens Healthineers Nikita Jagadeesh (NGS ’07), Product Management, Google … Read More
We cordially invite you to our upcoming “Gala Light” event this coming Spring. We’ll be spotlighting our programs and bringing to the light the impact of our students and families. This fundraiser is our first ever Gala event, so we hope you can join us for this special occasion to celebrate the radiance of the … Read More
Are You Ready to Level Up Your Career in 2025? We’re thrilled to invite you to the next session of “Career Conversations”—an interactive webinar designed to give you the edge in your professional journey. Discover insider tips on internship placement, job searching, and networking from seasoned professionals who’ve been where you are and know what it … Read More
Mark your calendars for February 17th, when our 2025 Summer Program applications will open up for sign-ups, with a deadline of May 1st. The Summer Program includes Little Scholars (For current Kindergarten and 4th Graders) and the Summer Academy (For current 5th-11th Graders). Applications will be available on our website, and linked at the top of the homepage. For … Read More
As we look toward 2025, we are inspired by Scholars like Israel—a young leader turning challenges into opportunities. Israel joined us during the pandemic as a 6th grader in a fully virtual summer academy. Even then, his maturity and determination stood out. Now a 10th grader, he is channeling that same drive into his Community … Read More