Opening the Door for Low-Income Students to Overcome “Aristocracy” of Higher Ed

For kids who grew up poor or without higher education role models, the idea of attending one of the best colleges in the country isn't just a dream – the goal may not have ever occurred to them.

Five Student Scholars’ Dreams for College

Five high school students who participated in the Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America summer session talk about growing up poor, their hopes for college and how LEDA has changed their lives.

Princeton to serve as home for new student leadership institute

Princeton University will be the home this summer for a new program intended to develop the leadership potential of promising high school students from racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds that are underrepresented in the national leadership pool.

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