Harvard Graduate School of Education Case Study on Boston Scholars Program

The Harvard Graduate School of Education has published a case study by a graduate student looking at how the Boston Scholars Program got started and how it leverages partnerships.

Click here to read the case study.

Another Successful Party with a Purpose

Over 150 supporters and volunteers sipped complimentary Ketel One martinis at Sanctuary on March 5 to raise money for the Boston Scholars Program at the Second Annual Party with Purpose. In addition to the fabulous venue and cocktails, we held a live auction hosted by Erika Ebbel, Miss Massachusetts and Founder of the Whiz Kids Foundation, a partner organization. This event raised over $5,000 for the Boston Scholars Program to help fulfill our mission of "opening doors through educational opportunity" - thank you all for your generous support.

Boston Scholars Program Receives Coverage in Improper Bostonian

The Boston Scholars Program received coverage in major Boston publications for participating in the 18th Annual SnowBall Charity Benefit. Over 1,000 people attended the gala event which was held at the Boston Park Plaza hotel and raised over $50,000 for 11 charities in total.

Click here to see the Improper Bostonian photo coverage of the Boston Scholars Program board of directors.

Boston Scholars Program News Coverage in Boston Herald

The Boston Scholars Program received coverage in major Boston publications for participating in the 18th Annual SnowBall Charity Benefit. Over 1,000 people attended the gala event which was held at the Boston Park Plaza hotel and raised over $50,000 for 11 charities in total.

Click here to read the Boston Herald article featuring the Boston Scholars Program and a quote from Rob Higby.

Boston Scholars Program Participates in 18th Annual Snow Ball

The Boston Scholars Program was selected by Santa Claus Anonymous to participate in the 18th Annual SnowBall Charity Benefit. Over 1,000 people attended the gala event which was held at the Boston Park Plaza hotel and raised over $50,000 for 11 charities in total.

Click here to see photos form the event.

Quote from a Boston Scholar

"[My teacher] told us about Boston Scholars and how they were giving scholarship money away... When they read my name, I was dumbfounded with this huge smile on my face... and I thought I was going to cry. I am very thankful for Boston Scholars and am going to do my best in high school. When I told my parents, my mother yelled, 'Thank you Lord' and gave my brother and I a hug."

- 8th Grade Boston Scholar Award Winner, June 2004

Boston Scholars Program Receives IRS Approval as a 501(c)3 Tax Free Nonprofit Organization

After filing our nonprofit tax application with the IRS only a few weeks ago -- almost a year ahead of the deadline -- The Boston Scholars Program was granted expedited review of our application, and subsequently was approved by the IRS as a 501(c)3 nonprofit and tax free organization. This is great news as it is a significant hurdle for many new nonprofits that often can take over a year to clear.

Click here to view an official copy of our IRS Certification.