HIGH SCHOOL;

GRADUATION;

ALWAYS…

TOGETHER!

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Supported from day one by your full-time, professional Mentor, takeoff at Summer Search with experiential learning, legit CONNECTs for the real world, and the energy and expertise of our community.

Your destinations? Prosperity & Purpose.

navigate your way(points) with Summer search

 

Q: But how much does all this cost?

A: Your scholarship to Summer Search is fully-funded and free!

(Hey, grown folks! Donate here to uplift Summer Searchers and our communities.)

Your Communities.

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Bay Area

Since our 1990 launch in San Francisco, California, 3,982 young people from the Bay Area have become Summer Searchers.

In 2023, 98 percent of our high school seniors graduated on time or early; 97 percent were accepted to college.

Flying hyphy!

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Next Up: Boston

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Boston

Since launching in 1996, 2,545 young people from The Hub have become Summer Searchers.

In 2023, 99 percent of our high school seniors graduated on time or early; 99 percent were accepted to college.

#BostonStrong

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Next Up: New York

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New York

Summer Search in The City launched in 2003; since then, we’ve had the privilege of serving 1,341 Summer Searchers.

In 2023, 100 percent of our high school seniors graduated on time or early and 92 percent continued their education into a four-year/community college or vocational school.

Fly state of mind!

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Next Up: Philadelphia

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Philadelphia

In 2008, Summer Search launched in The City of Neighborhoods; over the next 15 years, 479 young people from Philly have become Summer Searchers.

In 2023, 100 percent of our high school seniors earned their diplomas!

Big Philly style!

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Next Up: Seattle

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Seattle

Looking down at the fog since 2003, 692 young people from Jet City have become Summer Searchers.

In 2023, 97 percent of our high school seniors graduated as 89 percent continued their education in a four-year or community college.

Emeralds up!

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Next Up: Bay Area

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"Summer Search taught me authenticity, self-determination, and agency."

— Kati, Boston Alumna

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"[The 2023 Alumni Summit & Leadership Conference] was exciting! It was invigorating, and I'm looking forward to the future. "

— Mykala, Philly Alumna

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"Because [Summer Search] provided me with opportunities I wouldn't have known about otherwise."

— David, Seattle Alum & Staff

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"There's something so wonderful about the Summer Search community where, aside from challenging you to grow, you are just always welcomed with open arms, and feel right at home."

— Dariela, NYC Alumna & Staff Alumna

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"Because we're looking for students like you that want to grow, that want to challenge themselves, that wanna get it put in a new environment and learn. That's WHY!"

— Chano, Bay Area Alum

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Collaborate.

Interested in supporting Summer Searchers and our Communities? Whoever you are, you have something to contribute!

The Summer Search community stands strong and moves with purpose. Whether financially, becoming a Mentor, through volunteering or Board work, or maybe Program partnership, there’s a place for you.

Explore Partnerships

Why Summer Search?

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" Even though it was a rainy, stormy day, these smiles really lit up the night ✨"

— Adriana, Boston Staff

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"In Summer Search, I was able to create long lasting friendships and memories. Meanwhile, getting comfortable being vulnerable with other people."

— Elaisa, NYC Summer Searcher

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"Rakuten is immensely proud to support Summer Search's commitment to empowering students with skills and support to move past systemic obstacles and fulfill their potential. Working with their team has been a profoundly enriching experience. It’s humbling to be a collaborator with Summer Search on their heartfelt mission to equip students with skills and knowledge that will transform their lives and build secure futures."

— Elizabeth, University Recruiting Program Lead, Rakuten International

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"Because [Summer Search] provided me with opportunities I wouldn't have known about otherwise."

— David, Seattle Alum & Staff

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"Because this is a community that will meet you where you are at, and celebrate who you are."

— Therese, Seattle Staff

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"The heart of what we do is relationships. And that's the heart of what alumni work is."

— Seth, National Staff

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"Because you can go abroad for free. Get an amazing advisor who's always there to help you, and many more benefits."

— Ngoc, Bay Area Summer Searcher

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"[The 2023 Alumni Summit & Leadership Conference] was exciting! It was invigorating, and I'm looking forward to the future. "

— Mykala, Philly Alumna

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"Summer Search has given me the courage to do anything that I put my mind up to it"

— Jana, NYC Summer Searcher

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"Why summer search? Not only do we have great mentors, great trips, it's all free!"

— Alex Jesus, Boston Alum & National Staff

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"There's something so wonderful about the Summer Search community where, aside from challenging you to grow, you are just always welcomed with open arms, and feel right at home."

— Dariela, NYC Alumna & Staff Alumna

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"Choose Summer Search for the amazing connections that you're gonna make with people from all across the country for the endless support that we're gonna provide to you and all of the amazing life-changing experiences that you'll get to be a part of."

— Logan, Seattle staff

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