Academic Scholars

Building Hope Academic Scholars.

Empowering Pitt County youth with mentorship, literacy, and trauma-informed support to close academic gaps, build confidence, and unlock their full potential.

An Academic Scholars student
Reading growth
70%+
1:1
mentoring & small-group tutoring
Academic Scholars students learning
About Our Program

A program built around the whole student

A targeted, relationship-driven academic program designed to close learning gaps and build the whole student.

Intensive literacy remediation and academic support
Small group tutoring and one-on-one mentoring
Culturally relevant curriculum aligned with state standards
Daily homework help and study skills development
Trauma-informed teaching practices throughout
The Whole Child

Beyond academics

We build character and resilience alongside reading and math skills.

Social-emotional learning and character development
Character-building mentorship for positive decision-making
Enrichment, exposure trips, and community outreach
A supportive environment fostering resilience and hope
Proven Results

Real, measurable growth in every student we serve

70%+
students achieved expected reading growth in one year
100%
of participants reported higher confidence in reading
2 of 3
third graders scored proficient on End-of-Grade tests

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to give you hope and a future." — Jeremiah 29:11

Get Involved

Help build a scholar's future

1

Enroll a Student

Register your child for literacy support, tutoring, and mentorship.
2

Volunteer

Mentor or tutor a scholar — a few hours a week changes a life.
3

Donate

Fund the books, meals, and mentors that make growth possible.

Give a child the tools to thrive.

Enroll a scholar, lend your time, or make a gift — together we build hope for a brighter future.

Enroll a Student