From Nomination to Scholar : THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE
From Nomination to Scholar : THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE
Each year, Madison Metropolitan middle schools nominate one exceptional 8th-grade student for our Program. After a selection process that includes scholar and family interviews, three to five students are chosen to receive academic and financial support through high school.
We prioritize students who:
Show strong study habits, attendance, and school involvement
Have a supportive parent or guardian
Aspire to attend college or technical school
Demonstrate financial need
Are primarily (but not exclusively) students of color and first-generation college-bound
Face personal, academic, or physical challenges
Plan to stay in the Madison Metropolitan School District through high school
What Scholars Receive:
Annual academic scholarships (for computers, supplies, tutoring, etc.)
Regular academic check-ins and progress tracking
Personalized support from staff, counselors, and mentors
Monthly student meetings and community involvement opportunities
Help with college searches, applications, and financial aid
Mann Scholars are connected to various opportunities and supports that ensure scholars are engaged in various ways. This is includes, but not limited to summer enrichment programs, workshops, conferences, networking events, and various other activities.
The Mann Scholar Program works to connect scholars to opportunities to connect with various careers that scholars are interested in. These opportunities are curated in partnership with various community organizations and businesses.
To ensure that Mann Scholars are not only college and career ready, but community ready, scholars participate in regular volunteering opportunities throughout the school year.
It is important that each scholar feels a sense of community while being apart of our program. This does not just end once scholars graduate high school. We encourage all to stay connected in pluged in.