Boston Scholars Meet Governor Mitt Romney

The summer has been packed with activity as our Scholars begin to get to know their fellow Scholars, respective Mentors, and the specifics of the four year experience they have embarked on as a Boston Scholar. We celebrated of the acceptance of our second class of scholars with a June 18 Kick-off BBQ at the Epiphany School and a July 20 photo opportunity with Massachusetts Governor Romney. We also enjoyed an evening in the Boston Common to watch a Shakespeare Performance in July and are looking forward to an afternoon in Rhode Island to cheer on the PawSox in August. We are very excited to get to know our newly inducted Scholars!

Boston Scholars Program Announces Class of 2009

The Boston Scholars Program proudly announces its Class of 2009. This year's Class consists of 10 confirmed Scholars, with four more awaiting relief of "wait-list" status at their respective independent schools. This year's Scholars come 7 different middle schools and will be heading to 8 different high schools in the fall.

The selection process was much more difficult this year. Due to the increase in partnerships Boston Scholars established since the Class of 2008 was awarded, our reach to underprivileged youths expanded significantly and resulted in over 75 applicants. Boston Scholars worked closely with the following partner organizations in order to identify motivated candidates for the program: Big Brothers of Mass Bay, Boys and Girls Club of Boston, Citizen Schools, Epiphany School, Mother Caroline Academy, Nativity Prep, Edwards, Timilty and Roxbury Prep.

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.