For more than fifty years, charitable contributions have enabled Educational Opportunities to provide mentorship and scholarship assistance to hundreds of DISD high school graduates. These students are bright and motivated but lack the resources to attend college without substantial financial help. Despite limited means and family support, they have successfully pursued their academic goals in several areas, including law, medicine, science, education, the arts, engineering, and technology. 82% of our scholars graduate college, well exceeding the national four-year average.
Funding is needed to provide partial 4-year scholarships in the amount of $36,000 per student ($9,000/year) toward tuition and textbooks to culturally diverse student scholars graduating from Dallas ISD Magnet High Schools.
Educational Opportunities, Inc., (EdOp) is a volunteer organization in Dallas, Texas, dedicated to assisting youth who have the academic ability but not the financial means to attend college.
Educational Opportunities, Inc. (EdOp) is a volunteer organization in Dallas, Texas, dedicated to assisting youth who have the academic ability but not the financial means to attend college.
Annually, EdOp seeks financial support from the community to provide partial scholarships to approximately 55 students (freshmen to seniors). The scholarship grants provided by EdOp are coupled with mentoring provided by members of the Board of Trustees.
Students selected for an EdOp scholarship receive an annual grant that is renewable for four years. Funds are provided at the beginning of each semester (fall and spring) for tuition and books and/or related expenses.
In addition to this financial assistance, each student is assigned a mentor who provides motivational support and guidance for challenges that might arise during a student's college career.
In all aspects of our work, we celebrate, respect, and incorporate the diversity of all members of the Educational Opportunities, Inc. community.
Organization name
Educational Opportunities, Inc
Causes
Employment & Workforce Development, Education - Career Prep, Education - Higher Ed
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Tarrant, Rockwall, Kaufman, Hunt, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Collin
BIPOC Serving
Other, Native American, Hispanic or Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or African American
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
3419 Westminster Ave. Suite 218