UPLIFT Academy‘s free College Path Mentorship (CPM) program aims to increase college attainment rates of students from low-education-level and high-poverty areas of New Jersey. By providing free and quality college preparation, CPM strives to expand these students’ access to education who are otherwise least likely to get college education.

The program offers quality, well-rounded educational experiences by equipping mentees with not only academic, but also social skills needed for college success. Strong academic support is offered to high school students by their college mentors who assist them weekly with essay writing, resume building, SAT/ACT test preparation, etc. Mentees in this project  will also receive support to pursue or discover  their career interests and aspirations, begin researching colleges to pursue their goals, and  define themselves as college bound students.

We are happy to be partnering with

• Seminary Baptist Church, Paterson
• Fallahee Masjid, Newark
• Union Baptist Church & United Passaic Organization, Passaic City
• Alaaka Association, Newark

Eligibility	High school students grades 10 through 12 from low-income households in Passaic, Bergen, and Essex Counties are currently eligible to apply.
Age Groups	Adolescents
Community Services	Education Educational Services Tutoring / Enrichment
Payment Types	Free
Areas Served	Bergen County Essex County Passaic County

Last Updated: 04/26/24