TMCF SOAR (Seeking, Observing and Achieving Results) Program

The TMCF SOAR Program is a multi-year college and career preparation program for high school students that includes a week-long residential, on-campus exploratory experience at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and historically Black community colleges (HBCCs). Year 1 targets high school juniors with an on-campus residential experience and continued engagement during their senior year. Year 2 offers post-graduation enrichment and preparatory training to support transition to college and/or the workforce. The program includes in-person residential sessions and virtual enrichment activities.

Week-long on-campus residential experience; exploration of academic majors and career pathways; hands-on professional and leadership development; connection with students, faculty and alumni; guidance on college admissions and financial aid; cohort network; continued virtual enrichment and preparatory training in Year 2.

Applicants must be high school students graduating in the class of 2027. A minimum preferred GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is indicated; applicants must submit an academic transcript, a letter of recommendation from a teacher/administrator/advisor/coach/counselor, and a 250–300 word personal statement responding to the provided prompt.

Applicants complete an application (Jotform) and submit transcript, letter of recommendation and a 250–300 word personal statement; students are selected through an application review process by teams at each host institution.