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Rayanna will attend The Ohio State University this fall debt-free, where she will pursue a degree in Biology with an interest in Public Health. Rayanna is the recipient of the Sullivan Gordon Scholarship, a national semi-finalist for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, and a semi-finalist for the Cavaliers & Huntington Bank Scholarship. The future is bright for Raynna as she embarks on this new journey at OSU!

Fabian was named a Joan C. Edwards Scholar at Case Western Reserve University and will receive full funding for his undergraduate and medical school education at CWRU totaling more than $732,912. We are so proud of Fabian and wish him the best at CWRU as he pursues a degree in Physics, Pre-Med!

Abdullatif will attend The Ohio State University this fall. We can't wait to see Abdul's success at OSU as he pursues a degree in Business, Pre-Med with the goal of becoming a Physician's Assistant!

Chardon will attend Princeton University debt-free this fall! Chardon has been recognized nationally as a QuestBridge Scholar, a Gates Scholar, and a United States Presidential Scholar. The sky is the limit for Chardon at Princeton University as he continues to use his passion and voice to improve the world around him as he pursues a degree in Political Science, Pre-Law.

Nadia will attend Kenyon College debt-free this fall! Nadia won the regional League of Women Voters Champion of Democracy Award and will receive summer research funding through the STEM Scholars program. We are excited for all that the future has to offer Nadia as she pursues a degree in Biology with an interest in Microbiology Research.

Dhulfiqar will attend Cleveland State University this fall where he will pursue a degree in business and marketing. We couldn't be more proud of Dhulf as he takes the next steps towards his future career!

Cielo will attend the University of Cincinnati to pursue a degree in Physics, with an interest in Aerospace Engineering. Cielo received one of ten Cincinnatus Presidential Scholarships and will attend UC debt-free!

Hannah will attend The Ohio State University at Mansfield this fall. Hannah is proud of figuring out her path and getting into a college where she can achieve her goals. The future is bright for Hannah at OSU where she will pursue a degree in Psychology with an interest in Mental Health Counseling!

Trinity will attend Case Western Reserve University debt-free this fall as a Cleveland Scholar! We know Trinity will accomplish great things at CWRU as she pursues a degree in Biochemistry with an interest in medical research.

Amiir will attend Cleveland State University this fall. Amiir received a merit scholarship to attend CSU and is excited to explore different career paths in the next year. We are eager to see all that Amiir accomplishes throughout his college career!

Annamarie is a rising junior mentor. Here's what she had to share about volunteering with Minds Matter.

"The opportunity to build meaningful relationships and guide my mentees through challenges and celebrate their successes has been extremely fulfilling. Not only is it rewarding seeing my mentees grow and gain confidence but it has also allowed me to continue to learn and grow myself."

Join mentors like Annamarie and help students unlock their potential and reach for the stars! Join us as a volunteer: https://mindsmattercleveland.org/volunteers/

Brandon is a rising junior mentor. Here's what he had to share about his experience mentoring with us:

"As a first-generation college and grad school alum from Northeast Ohio, mentoring with Minds Matter Cleveland has been incredibly rewarding for me. I love sharing my experiences with students from similar backgrounds, helping them discover their potential and navigate their educational paths. Our weekly mentoring sessions are a highlight of my week, as they not only foster a strong sense of community among students and mentors but are also a ton of fun. I highly recommend volunteering with Minds Matter—it's an impactful and fulfilling experience."

Join volunteers like Brandon in shaping bright futures: https://mindsmattercleveland.org/volunteers/

We're pausing our grad spotlights to share with you some of the people who make our program possible: our amazing mentors! Justin is a Class of 2024 mentor, whose mentees are attending Kenyon College and Bowling Green State University this fall. Here's what Justin had to say about volunteering as a mentor with Minds Matter.

Want to make a difference in a young person's life? Become a mentor with us!

https://mindsmattercleveland.org/volunteers/

Cierra will attend Bowling Green State this fall. Cierra's writing has been published in Prism Ink Literature Magazine and Creative Bastards Magazine, and received the James L. Torain Scholarship for Future Mental Health Professionals. We can't wait to see all Cierra accomplishes at BGSU where she will pursue a degree in Psychology with a minor in Creative Writing!

Dai graduated from the Cleveland School of Architecture and Design this past spring and will attend Cleveland State University this fall debt-free! We are excited for all that the future has to offer Dai at CSU as she pursues a degree in Art, with an intention to become an Art Therapist.

Derek will attend the University of Michigan this fall with full funding for all four years of his enrollment. We are so proud of Derek and look forward to seeing all his hard work pay off as he attends the University of Michigan to study Chemical Engineering.

Use your skills for good! Be a Minds Matter Cleveland mentor and empower a student's college journey.

Lakayla will attend Centre College this fall as a Posse Scholar with a cohort of 10 talented and motivated students from all over the country. We can't wait to see Lakayla's continued academic success at Centre College where she will pursue a degree in Psychology!

Shahad will attend Cleveland State University this fall. We are so proud of Shahad and can't wait to see all she accomplishes at CSU where she will pursue a degree in Biology, Pre-Med!

Jae will attend Ohio State University this fall to pursue a degree in Psychology, with an interest in Mental Health Counseling. Jae received generous aid towards his tuition and will be part of the Advocates for Communities and Education Scholars (ACES) Program. We are proud of Jae and how diligently he has worked towards his goals.

Give back, gain so much more! Minds Matter volunteers develop valuable leadership skills, build lasting relationships, and create life-changing impact. Sign up at https://mindsmattercleveland.org/volunteers/

Propelling students to achieve their potential | Minds Matter Cleveland Minds Matter Cleveland is a holistic college prep program and enriching community dedicated to supporting students from low-income families to succeed in college, create their futures, and change the world.

Our brand new website is live! Check it out at: https://mindsmattercleveland.org/

We're excited to tell our story and share about our work with Cleveland students in an exciting new format.

Want to make an impact with us? We're currently recruiting mentors! Navigate to the "Volunteers" tab for more information.

Thank you to the team at Wonderly for helping us tell our story!

Propelling students to achieve their potential | Minds Matter Cleveland Minds Matter Cleveland is a holistic college prep program and enriching community dedicated to supporting students from low-income families to succeed in college, create their futures, and change the world.

Ryan will attend Skidmore College this fall debt-free! We are excited for all that the future has to offer Ryan at Skidmore College as he purses degrees in History and Dance.

Alexia will attend the University of Pennsylvania this fall debt-free as a QuestBridge scholar! We know Alexia will excel at Penn as she pursues a degree in Political Science, Pre-Law with the goal of becoming an advocate for the Latino community in Cleveland and beyond.

We are incredibly proud of our graduates and will be celebrating their successes through our 2024 Senior Spotlight series. Our first senior spotlight is Kayshla.

Kayshla will attend Case Western Reserve University and pursue degrees in Psychology and Dance. Kayshla is a part of the Cleveland Scholar Program at CWRU and will earn her degrees debt-free. We wish Kayshla the best and can't wait to see what the future has in store for her at CWRU!

Do you have your tickets for the Bright Minds Benefit?

Join us for an evening celebrating our students and making brighter futures possible!

Your ticket includes cocktail hour, dinner, access to the silent auction, and what's sure to be a fantastic evening with our community of supporters.

Get your tickets here: https://ow.ly/txO950RJLyY

As we say goodbye to last year and celebrate the start of 2024, we’re sending love to every single member of our community: our students, families, alumni, volunteers, staff, board members, and all supporters of our mission.

We appreciate everything that each of you brings to the Minds Matter community and wish you a happy new year.

On this New Year's Eve, we're thinking about the future. Our volunteers, students, and you, our supporters, are the spark to building a brighter future.

Will you join us? Before the year closes out, donate to support our program and ignite our students' successful futures: https://ow.ly/f1T450QmpHn

This year, Minds Matter Cleveland needs to raise record resources to serve our record-high 82 students, as we prepare to grow to serve even more young people. Your donation will support every aspect of our program – including buying ACT test prep books, covering tuition and travel for summer programs, and providing stipends for our college students.

Your gift today will be the spark that ignites our students’ potential to build bigger, brighter futures for themselves, their families, and our city.

Donate now: https://ow.ly/8C7950QmKoa

Make your mark by becoming a mentor! Minds Matter Cleveland is seeking dedicated volunteers to empower high school students on their journey to college. Your guidance and support can shape their future. Join us today and help unlock their potential.