

Weekend Scholarship Watch – October 25th
Use these scholarships to help make your college experience more affordable. We publish new scholarship opportunities each week!


How to Apply to College for Free: Fee Waivers Guide by Future Leaders Program Teachers
Applying to college can be a costly endeavor. Many schools charge a fee ranging from $75 to $90 to apply. The fees can add up quickly when applying to multiple schools. The good news? Many colleges and organizations offer fee waivers that make applying more accessible. How can I get a fee waiver for my applications? Fee waivers for applications allow prospective students to apply at a reduced rate, or completely free of charge. They’re designed to help students navigate the


Weekend Scholarship Watch – October 18th
1. College Xpress Scholarship Amount: $2,000 Eligibility: Open to high school, college, and graduate students in the US. Requirements: Answer the question: Do you think you would survive a zombie apocalypse? Deadline: October 31, 2025 2. “Pen to Paper” Scholarship for Storytellers Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: Open to high school, college, and graduate students in the US. Requirements: For students who value creative writing, they must submit one 250-word or


Demonstrated Interest and College Applications
When it comes to college admissions, test scores and grades only show part of the picture. Admissions counselors take a more holistic view, looking beyond numbers, to consider different aspects of a student's journey. Essays and recommendations help bring that story to life, but many colleges also want to know something more: do you have genuine interest in joining their community? That’s where demonstrated interest comes in. It’s the way you show admissions that you’re not j


How to Choose a College Major that Actually Fits Your Life Goals
Use these tips from Future Leaders Program Teachers to help you guide this major decision Choosing a college major begins with reflecting...


FLP’s Lasting Impact: From First-Generation Student to NYU Educator
Mayra Salinas-Godsey grew up with parents who made their expectation clear: she would attend college. She knew she was going. She just...


Tips on Building a Balanced College List
Choosing a list of schools during the college application process can feel overwhelming. With over 4,000 universities in the United...


Advice from an FLP Alum for Students Considering College Out-of-State
Erica Salazar is a graduate of the Brewer Foundation's Future Leaders Program (FLP) and a third-year student at Northwestern University,...


Tips for a Successful School Year
As the new school year begins, we are also excited to kick off the Future Leaders Program this Saturday, August 30. This school year is...


Tips From An FLP Alumni and QuestBridge National Match Recipient on Applying to the Scholarship
Alfredo Fuentes is a QuestBridge National College Match Scholar and an alumni of the Future Leaders Program (FLP) Class of 2025. He first...




















