TMCF SOAR will promote students’ ability to develop the necessary skills for success in college and beyond through an emphasized focus on:

• Academic and Career Opportunities
• Professional and Leadership Development
• Financial Literacy
• Personal Development

• One-week residential boot camp at TMCF-member school (HBCU and/or HBCC)
• Fall on-campus engagement during HBCU festivities (homecoming, fall festival, sporting event, etc.)
• Virtual workshops on the college application and financial aid process throughout the academic year
• Virtual summer bridge for students entering college and/or the workforce
• Placement into TMCF pathway post-graduation: DevCon/National Talent Bank

During the one-week program, 100 participants will reside in one of the dorms at The University of Alabama. Students will participate in seminars, develop team presentations, network with business professionals and HBCU alumni, interact with college students, and participate in workshops on college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, HBCUs, Historically Black Community Colleges (HBCCs), and more.

Current high school juniors (Class of 2026). Eligible students must participate in the program during the summer before their senior year.

The program is FREE to all participants. The program will cover most expenses associated with the program, including housing, meals, materials, supplies, and activities. Travel expenses are not covered by the program.