The Scholars Program, established in 2019, is a free opportunity open to all high school students in grades 9–12 on the Palouse. The program is designed to provide students with consistent support and programming in their pathway toward college and careers.

Scholar requirements:

  • Attend monthly All Scholars Meetings focused on career and college preparation, skill development, and community building

  • Submit a 100-word journal entry each month

  • Participate in Palouse Pathways events

  • Be part of a community excited to explore post-high school pathways

Scholars who fulfill these requirements receive:

  • Individualized advising and workshops focused on college applications, essays, and financial aid

  • Opportunities to attend prestigious summer programs, including the Yale Young Global Scholars Program and the Emerging Rural Leaders Program at U Chicago

  • Career exploration and college exploration courses

  • Strong recommendation letters

  • Support with outreach to colleges

  • Opportunities to meet admissions officers from top universities

  • Academic advising, tutoring, and SAT study groups

  • Opportunities for scholar awards and leadership recognition

The Scholars Program could be a great opportunity if you:

  • Want to explore your interests and career goals

  • Want support with the college exploration and application process

  • Hope to find a college that’s a great fit—academically and financially

  • Want to connect with motivated peers and pursue meaningful opportunities

All 9th-11th graders are welcome to apply! Juniors must apply by the end of their second semester.

Annual Scholar Picnic at Kruegel Park

Group Trip to Whitman College

Scholars at the Yearly Returning Student Forum

 

Hear from our scholars what they love about the program!

““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 high school.”
- Student, Pullman High School ‘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, Moscow High School ‘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..”
- Student, Gar-Pal High School ‘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, Moscow High School ‘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.”
- Student, Moscow High School, ‘22”
 
 

For questions about the Scholars Program, email info@palousepathways.org.