For Alumni
Thousands of Higher Achievement alumni are making a positive impact in their community as educators, lawyers, artists, policymakers, athletes, and leaders. We invite you to stay engaged as an alum, from high school through college and career.
Transition to High School
Our support doesn’t end in 8th grade. The transition from middle to high school is among the most critical in students’ academic careers. Our high school transition programming intentionally supports scholars and families as they navigate this transition.
For our earliest alumni, we offer our 9th Grade Bridge Retreat — a multi-day learning experience designed to help scholars enter high school equipped with the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed.
Last Dollar Alumni Fund Scholarship
The Last Dollar Alumni Fund Scholarship supports Higher Achievement alumni as they work toward college completion or finishing a trade program.
Each year, we hear from alumni facing unexpected financial obstacles that can disrupt their progress. The Last Dollar Alumni Fund provides flexible financial support—up to $1,000—to help remove these barriers.
This fund is designed to support alumni navigating urgent financial challenges that impact their ability to complete their program, whether related to education or other critical needs.
Application Deadline: August 21, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must:
- Be a Higher Achievement alumnus/alumna
- Have participated in and completed Higher Achievement (participation prior to 2017 must be staff-verified)
- Be currently enrolled in one of the following:
- A 2-year or 4-year accredited college or university
- A trade or technical program
- Be enrolled at the time of application and at the time of award
- Demonstrate financial need that impacts their ability to remain enrolled
- Be in good academic standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or institutional good standing)
- Submit a complete application by the stated deadline