Announcing our new scholars application for the 2023-24! This is our sixth year of recruiting scholars! All students in grades 9 - 11 are welcome in this FREE program if they are willing to (1) attend a monthly meeting; (2) submit a monthly journal; (3) be part of a community of students engaged in thinking about life after high school.
Scholars who fulfill these and other requirements are eligible to receive scholarships for summer programs, participation and engagement prizes and awards, and great recommendation letters and expert assistance in the college application process .
Plus they will find people with similar goals from around the region, learn about their own values and priorities and be in a great place when choosing and applying for college.
Juniors who are interested should get in touch right away, the deadline to apply is the start of the second semester.
Find out what's great about the Scholars Program from our scholars!
Palouse Pathways Scholars has provided great free support and opportunities for students including:
Monthly meetings with trivia contests, pizza and kickball
Opportunities to attend prestigious summer programs, including the Yale Young Global Scholars Program and the Emerging Rural Leaders Program at U Chicago
The opportunity to gain leadership skills and recognition.
Career Exploration and college exploration courses.
Workshops featuring admissions officers from U Chicago, Yale, Pomona, Princeton and more
SAT Study Groups
Academic advising, tutors and study groups
Individual advising and workshops to get started on college applications for the class of 2023!
Tabling at the Moscow Farmers Market Summer 2022
Scholars could be a great opportunity if you:
Have interests you’d love to explore
Hope to go to a college that is a great fit for you
Worry about how to pay for it
Think that you will need help navigating the whole college thing
Want to find a group of students interested in talking about ideas and pursuing challenging projects
Special Bonus: Being recognized as a scholar is an honor that will help you stand out in college admissions! Great colleges around the country and close to home know about our program and look forward to making connections with our scholars!!
What are the benefits to becoming a Scholar?
Developing the habit of engagement in areas of interest
Developing self-awareness and confidence
Developing knowledge of the college process
Finding a community of engaged peers
Engaging in long term planning
Mentoring and advising
Financial support for projects, if needed
Advice and assistance on choosing a college that is a good fit and affordable for you
Financial and other support with the college application process
Help with outreach and recommendations to colleges
Support in the transition to college and use of resources available
Find out more about the scholars program here, and email palousepathways@gmail.com if you have any questions.
““The Palouse Pathways Scholar program makes me feel more prepared for my future. I get help looking for colleges, studying for exams and figuring out what I would like to do after highschool. “ PHS class of ‘21
”We are so lucky to have the Palouse Scholars program in our community. The kids have gotten help with test preparation, essay writing, stress management and how to find and pay for a college that’s a good fit. Figuring out all this stuff is complicated, and having experts to help guide our kids is amazing.”
Parent MHS Class of ‘21
”I have had the pleasure and amazing opportunity to become a scholar of Palouse Pathways this year. In just a few months I have already acquired great skills that will benefit me when applying for colleges. This organization has also brought to light numerous summer programs that will help me build the necessary characteristics to be successful in the future. Even as a first year scholar, I will forever be grateful for Palouse Pathways..”
Gar-Pal HS Class of ‘22
”This is a great resource for self-directed kids in our region. It provides them with opportunities that aren’t traditionaly readily available, including but not limited to, college summer programs to explore their passions, scholarships to help pay for college, application and essay writing and SAT/ACT study sessions. It also introduced my son to other student’s who are passionate and engaged like he is.”
Parent MHS Class of ‘22
”As a participant of Palouse Pathways since a freshman, I have been incredibly grateful for the work Palouse Pathways has done. Not only does Peggy have incredible connections to a variety of colleges and universities, through which I spent an amazing summer session at UChicago, but she has built for me a necessary foundation of knowledge as I navigate my way through the high school experience and college selection process. Put simply, Palouse Pathways is beyond valuable for each high schooler, and I highly encourage all to become a scholar if possible.”
MHS Class of ‘22
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