Amplify Scholars: The iMentor-KIPP Scholarship Program

An annual partnership between iMentor and KIPP to create a scholarship program that helps amplify the voices of young people through their college journey. Amplify Scholars receive mentorship, financial support, and community building opportunities.

Funding Partners: iMentor and KIPP (in partnership with KIPP Forward, formerly KIPP Through College)

Award Details:

• Number of Scholars: 15 outstanding KIPP graduates selected annually
• Financial Support: Stipends for critical expenses outside of tuition and room & board

Support Provided:

• One-on-one mentor supporting educational and professional pathways
• Invitation to Amplify Scholars Academy: 3-day retreat
• Programming, events, and resources differentiated by year to ensure persistence and success
• Community building opportunities:
  • Zoom hangouts with fellow scholars
  • Amplify Scholars Book Club
  • Growing Affinity Groups
• Ongoing support throughout college journey

Eligibility:

• KIPP high school seniors
• KIPP middle school alumni in their high school senior year
• Must be KIPP graduates
• Outstanding academic and personal achievement

Program Philosophy: iMentor and KIPP are inspired by the idealism and moral clarity of the current generation of young people and seek to help them amplify their voices and achieve success in college and beyond.

Student Testimonials (2022 Cohort):

• "I've gained an even larger support network and access to resources and opportunities I never would have considered or pursued without Amplify." - Aaliyah Allen, '23
• "I've learned that it is important to communicate and that relationships with people takes time." - Armando Castro, '23
• "I feel now, more than ever, like I have a group of people that genuinely care about my success and can pick me up when I fall." - Miguel Reyna, Vanderbilt University, KIPP Nashville Alum
• "Through Amplify I've learned the importance of ethnic awareness & appreciation. There are so many cultures and ethnicities to learn about and explore." - De'Jah Donahue, '23

Application Process

Status: Application is paused for the 2022-23 school year. Check website for future application opening dates.

Typical Application Components (based on 2022 cycle):

• Application form
• Essays (program-specific questions required)
• Resume
• Transcript
• Recommendation letters

Note: Specific application details and deadlines for future cycles should be confirmed on the KIPP website. The 2022 application is currently closed.