Success Bound Leadership Scholarships

Sponsor: Perth Amboy Redevelopment Team for Neighborhood Enterprise & Revitalization (PARTNER)

Geographic Scope: Gateway Neighborhood, Perth Amboy, NJ

Target Audience: High school students (rising juniors and seniors)

Program Partner: Middlesex College - Success Bound Leadership Academy

Purpose: Removes financial barriers to participation in a college-based summer leadership academy designed for high school students in the Gateway Neighborhood. Scholarships cover costs of the Success Bound Leadership Academy hosted by Middlesex College.

Program Focus

• Leadership development for rising juniors and seniors
• College and career readiness
• Personal growth
• Structured workshops and college campus exposure
• Building skills to navigate future academic and career pathways

Program Goals

• Expand access to college-based leadership experiences for Gateway Neighborhood students
• Strengthen confidence, communication, and leadership skills
• Support informed decision-making around college and career pathways
• Encourage consistent participation and engagement throughout the academy

Evaluation

Participant progress evaluated through self-reflections, surveys, and participation tracking in partnership with Middlesex College

Strategic Context

Part of PARTNER's broader Gateway Neighborhood Revitalization strategy, linking education, opportunity, and long-term community stability