Greenhouse Scholars

Greenhouse Scholars (1)is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Colorado that provides personal and financial support to high-performing under-resourced students in college. Greenhouse Scholars uses what they call a Whole Person(c) approach, which was developed to help these students get the most out of college, graduate, and are prepared to succeed in their personal and professional lives. The vision of Greenhouse Scholars is to create a community of leaders who will evolve the communities of the world. Its values are leadership, community, relentlessness, and accountability.

The 6 program components of the Greenhouse Scholars Whole Person(c) approach

Mentorship: Connects Scholars with community leaders who guide, encourage, and inspire Peer support: Scholars are placed in peer advisory groups within the program to strengthen the Greenhouse Scholars community and build valuable leadership skills. Summer Symposium: An annual, multi-day event where Scholars receive leadership training and attend workshops focused on core values. Professional Liaisons: Professionals from a variety of industries give Scholars the opportunity to build a network of contacts and gain valuable insights into careers. Internship: Scholars complete at least one internship of 200+ hours before the start of their senior year. Financial Support: A four-year renewable grant is provided based on each Scholar's financial need. On average, grants range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year

Who are Greenhouse Scholars?

Students can apply to be Greenhouse Scholars in their senior year of high school. These students demonstrate the values of leadership, community, relentlessness, and accountability. They have performed at a very high level in high school and attend 4-year universities across the United States.

Sources of Funding

Greenhouse Scholars receives approximately 40% of its funding from individual donors and 55% from events, such as Venus de Miles (2), Colorado's first women's-only bike ride. Additional funding comes from foundation grants and corporate contributions.

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