What we look for when selecting ATF scholars

Are you a first-generation and/or low-income student determined to go to college?
Are you passionate about entrepreneurship, STEM, education, social justice, or the empowerment of women and/or minorities?
Are you motivated to better your community, society, environment in some way?
Have you taken action in line with your passions and interests, in the form of community service, school projects, leadership roles, programs or events?

If so, we want to hear from you.

How we support our scholars from orientation day to graduation day

Financial Support

ATF scholars receive $2,000 in their freshman year to help cover the costs of college such as tuition, books, transportation and meals. In emergency situations, scholars may receive upto $1,000 per year in their remaining three years of college.

Mentorship

Each scholar is paired with a dedicated mentor, who helps them navigating the academic, emotional, and financial challenges of college.

(Paid) Internships

We help ATF scholars secure paid internships so they can support themselves while gaining professional experience in their area of interest.

Skill-building Workshops

We offer ATF scholars a series of workshops designed specifically for them, on everything from building financial literacy, to sharpening their interview skills.

How to Apply

Application Process

We're now accepting applications for 2024.

The Application Process is a simple 3-step process as detailed below

Step 1: Get Nominated

Get Nominated

Due Date: Closed

Nomination Form

If you are the applicant, please contact your school administrator to find out how you can get nominated.

If you are one of our partner organizations, please enter your nominations here:
https://anayafoundation.formstack.com/forms/nomination2024

All applicants must be affiliated with at least one of our partner organizations listed here. If your organization is not listed here, please contact us at
partner@anayafoundation.org‍

Boston University, Upward Bound Math - Science
University of Massachusetts Boston, Upward Bound Math - Science
Salem State University, Upward Bound - Regular
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Upward Bound - Regular
Massachusetts Higher Education Assistance, Talent Search
Boston College, Student Support Services - Regular
Brandeis University, Student Support Services - Regular
Summer Search
La Vida Scholars
University of Massachusetts Boston, Upward Bound
The Winsor School
UMass Boston Talent Search/Project REACH
Urban Scholars
Suffolk University Upward Bound Program
Brockton Talent Search
Boston University Upward Bound
Brockton Upward Bound
Kappa League of the Boston Alumni Chapter
Community Charter School Of Cambridge
Needham High School
American Student Assistance
Noble and Greenough School

Step 2: Provide Letters of Recommendations

Recommendation Letters

Due Date: Closed

Recommendation Letter Form

We require two letters of recommendation: one from a teacher and one from an individual who can attest to your community service work, such as a counselor or a community leader (they can not be a family member or a family friend). Please identify these individuals as soon as possible (and no later than Dec 31, 2023) to give them ample time to write these letters, by completing this form:
https://anayafoundation.formstack.com/forms/references2024