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Penn State Rising Scholars: A College Pathway Program for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals



Penn State Rising Scholars: A College Pathway Program for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals


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 in April. Open to all PA residents ages 18+.


During this event, you will:

  • § Meet with career counselors, learn how to pay for college, and find what classes and careers might be right for you!

  • § Tour campus, sit in on classes, and meet with faculty!

  • § Receive hotel lodging, transportation, food, and modest stipend. Want to learn more?


Register for our virtual information session. Tuesday, November 2nd at 6PM Register at this link: https://psu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrcuypqTstEtOjwK1A-8Gne4Cjz6XBRbHP


Already interested? Sign-up here. We’ll contact you. https://forms.gle/Tsi5yhtAXM1CFzePA


Questions? Email us: PSURisingScholars@gmail.com

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