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Rising Scholars

About the Program

Are you a formerly incarcerated individual and looking to apply to college? You’re invited to apply to Rising Scholars: A College Pathway Program for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals. This 3-day college preparation event takes place at Penn State University Park from April 2025.

Location: 

Penn State University Park

Date & Time:

April 2025 (Dates TBD)

What’s included?

  • Hotel lodging, food, and transportation to and from State College

What will you experience?

During this event, you will:

  • Meet with career counselors
  • Learn how to pay for college
  • Find what classes and careers might be right for you
  • Tour campus, sit in on classes, and meet with faculty
  • Open to all formerly incarcerated individuals ages 18+

 VIRTUAL INFO SESSION: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Register here for the Zoom!

APPLICATIONS OPEN: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Interest Form is live now! Access here: forms.gle/9BSkrtthHAoEH28T7

Rising Scholars Program logo with blue field and white letters

Applying for college is possible with support! Contact us here:

Irvin Moore

(814) 325-1684

[email protected]