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
As a member of this community, I have always believed in the power of giving back. Today, I’m reaching out to invite you to join me in making a profound difference for under-resourced students in Marin. Contributing to a young scholar’s education is not just an investment in their future—it’s an investment in our shared … Read More
We are incredibly proud to share the good news that a few of our Scholars recently earned their early college acceptance letters, the first generation in their families to earn these victories. Thanks to you, our NGS community, our Scholars can scale their potential and reach new possibilities. We are grateful to end 2024 on … Read More
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
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
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
As we reflect on this season of gratitude, it reminds me of the extraordinary power of community. Thanks to your unwavering support, our Scholars continue to LEARN, HEAL, and UPLIFT. Your contributions go beyond scholarships and programs. They empower students to believe in their full potential and to LEARN as much as possible, to succeed … Read More
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