EDUCATION FOR SUCCESS
Our college access and scholarship program for low-income and first-generation students building their own futures.
Remove Barriers. Changing Trajectories. Dream Big.
Remove Barriers. Changing Trajectories. Dream Big.
DEI has been dismantled. Economic inequality is accelerating. For young people experiencing poverty, housing instability, or first-generation college journeys — the doors to higher education aren't just hard to open. They're invisible.
The Education for Future Success Initiative exists to change that — providing direct grants, personalized mentorship, and scholarship support so that every student, regardless of income or housing status, has a clear and supported pathway to their own future.
To fill gaps that the system refuses to close.
We teamed up with incredible partners in a shared goal: bust down barriers to higher education and support young people with big dreams. Not a program. A partnership. One student, one advisor, one meticulously built plan — sustained from freshman year through first-year retention.
Other initiatives change outcomes. We change trajectories. An outcome is a single moment. A trajectory is everything that follows — the family that sees college as possible for the first time, the community that stops asking "if" and starts asking "where.
Cohort 1 - Complete.Aug – Nov 202519 Students. Dreams Realized.
August – November 2025. 19 $3,000 scholarships distributed to high school students across Indiana and Texas — including 6 housing-insecure youth.
Cohort 2 — UnderwayQ1 2026 – PresentBuilding on Momentum.
20 more students welcomed in Q1 2026. Applications, mentorship, scholarship navigation — all in motion.
Cohort 3 — IncomingJune 2026 →This is Just the Beginning.
Cohort 3 launches June 2026 as we scale this model to reach more students in more communities nationwide.
Cohort 1 Results, Graduating Seniors
100%
College
acceptance rate
97%
Accepted into a
top 3 choice school
Cohort 1 included 6 housing-insecure students — the most vulnerable young people we serve. All 3 Cohort 1 seniors experiencing housing instability were accepted into college: Ball State University, Indiana University, and Ivy Tech College.
The 3 younger housing-insecure students are now participating in STEM, pre-med, and pre-college programs. This summer, one student secured a shadowing opportunity at a beauty school; another enrolled in a 2-month financial literacy program with hands-on banking experience.
Each student worked 1:1 with a dedicated advisor — building a unique college list, navigating a process that excludes low-income families by design, preparing applications, and applying to curated scholarships. The support included academic coaching, test prep (average score increase: 100+ points), essay coaching, financial advising, and career exposure. When we invest in students, we don't just change outcomes. We change trajectories, families, and generations.
$11M+
In scholarships
earned by 7 seniors
94%
Retention rate
vs. 68.5% national avg.
Student Voices
“Being a part of this program has made me go from 'what ifs' to 'I cans.' I'm a lot more confident about this upcoming August and excited for what my future holds.”
— Cohort 1 Student
“I felt very overwhelmed. I didn't really know what I was looking at or how to ask for help. After working with someone who helped me get into my dream school and boosted my confidence, I felt good knowing someone was on my side.”
— Cohort 1 Student
“What stood out was when I got into my dream school, my advisor gave me scholarships that were fast and easy. She understood I was busy with school and working two jobs.”
— Cohort 1 Student
“I was very nervous about the whole college planning process. Scholarships and the support made a huge difference. Starting early and not waiting until the last minute makes everything so much easier.”
— Cohort 1 Student
Redistributing resources since 2020.
The Education for Future Success Initiative builds on Seeding Sovereignty's six-year commitment to funding frontline communities in moments of crisis — from COVID rapid response and food security to hurricane relief and climate emergency funds.
$700K+
Redistributed to frontline leaders and community organizations since 2020.
$500K
$60K
$40K
$20K
COVID rapid response for Indigenous tribes and communities
Frontline Indigenous organizations
Frontline reproductive rights organizations
Blankets, heaters, and baby formula for Indigenous families facing extreme cold
$76K
$50K
$30K
$12K
Food distribution to Indigenous Elders and communities
Free anti-racist books distributed
Queer organizations providing essential care
Hurricane relief
Our Partners
Academic PartnerFunding PartnerElivia
Our funding partner whose investment makes it possible to redistribute scholarships and resources directly to students and families who need them most.
Class 101
Empowering students, serving families, and inspiring greatness. Class 101's Ronda provides the intentional, personalized 1:1 mentorship that is the backbone of this initiative — from college list to acceptance letter and beyond.
Every dollar changes a trajectory.
To fill the gaps in systemic inequities and remove barriers to higher education, Seeding Sovereignty launched this initiative for low-income and unhoused youths dreaming of brighter futures. Your contribution directly funds scholarships, mentorship, and the financial resources students need to make those dreams real.
Support a StudentFund a Scholarship Grant Directly
Each $3,000 grant covers a student's full program participation — mentorship, scholarship navigation, academic coaching, and financial advising for the full high school journey.
Other Ways to GiveSupport our free webinar series
Help us keep our college access webinars free and accessible, and fund youth District Captions so every student can participate fully.