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
Newsletters
Personal Message from Pam Bonnie
Next Gen College Scholar Ruth, now a first-year at Wellesley College (From the last Read & Reveal) I joined the board of Next Generation Scholars (NGS) because I sincerely believed in the transformative power of education. Education has the ability to serve as a bridge to greater social and economic mobility. For first-generation students and … Read More
Our ‘Secret Sauce’ at NGS
At Next Gen Scholars (NGS), our “secret sauce” is that our work doesn’t just focus on supporting Scholars, but rather, uplifts their entire families. We know that parental involvement is one of the greatest determining factors in a child’s academic success, and we are proud to serve the whole family in nurturing the next generation. … Read More
From 1st Grade to 1st Career
If you do just one thing today, watch the video above and meet Luis, one of our Scholars. Luis has been with us since the sixth grade, and has participated in the year-round academy, including the summer program. As Luis grows with us, our team has noticed his incredible potential as a leader. He takes … Read More
Nghiem, a quick message from our Executive Director
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
NGS helps democratize high quality education | College and Community Impact
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
NGS is Recharged and Ready to Return!
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
Another NGS Summer Program is in the books
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
FIRST-GENERATION, COLLEGE-BOUND, GRADUATES AND LEADERS
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
Summer Academy Visit Days
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