Urban Scholars Program – Middle School

Urban Scholars Program – Middle School

Year Program started: 1983

Max. Participants/Year: 45

Application Deadline: rolling admission

Program Timeframe: year-round

Academic Level Targeted: Grades 6-8

Racial/Ethnic Focus: Any racial/ethnic group

Type of Program: Career/academic planning, Counseling, Education, Mentoring

Program Attributes: Non-credit, Books/supplies provided, Stipend provided, Counseling provided, Mentors/advisors provided

Program Acceptance Requirements: class year (grades 6-8), GPA/academic standing (student in good academic standing preferred)

Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: academic classes, cultural enrichment, and recreational activities

Additional Comments: Students must attend one of four targeted middle schools from Boston Public Schools: Rogers Middle School, Dever-McCormack Middle School, Tech Boston Academy (7th, 8th grades), and Dearborn Middle School.