College Readiness road Trip
The Gail McKay Foundation will provide and fund an annual trip to the colleges and universities...
LEARN MOREIt’s important for high school seniors to understand the college system: The Gail McKay Foundation will provide and fund an annual trip to the colleges and universities in the local area which will give students the opportunity to speak to various advisors and experience first hand; campus life, dorms, and other extracurricular activities for a well rounded college career.
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Community & Goodwill
On a case-by-case basis, the foundation will review and support specific organizational requests for the funding.
LEARN MOREIt’s important for high school seniors to understand the college system: The Gail McKay Foundation has organized College Access and Success grants to allow high school seniors the opportunity to visit a college of their choice and hear first-hand what’s offered and how it can align with their future goals.
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Microscholarship
The gail McKay foundation Created a microscholarship program which aims to alleviate the financial burdens...
LEARN MOREIt’s important for high school seniors to understand the college system: The gail McKay foundation Created a microscholarship program which aims to alleviate the financial burdens from Highschool Seniors and College students by assisting with; books, tuition, supplies etc… Additionally, because of the increased rate of child hunger, the Gail Mckay Foundation
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- Welcome Class
- College visit
- Cultural tour
- 2nd college visit
- Reflection class
- Scholarship & sponsorship dinner
Welcome Class
The Gail McKay College Readiness program will start with a welcome class. This welcome class will give students and parents the opportunity to understand the entire program, learn about our history, speak to former college graduates and an opportunity to ask more questions.
College visit
The Gail McKay Foundation will provide and fund bus trips to the colleges and universities in the local area which will give students the opportunity to speak to financial aid, advisors and experience first hand; campus life, dorms, and other extracurricular activities for a well rounded college career.
Cultural tour
The foundation believes it’s important for students to have an understanding of various cultures and social groups. It’s important for students to have a connection from their lives and the lives of their peers. The foundation will provide a bus trip to a cultural event so students can experience other cultures.
2nd college visit
The Gail McKay Foundation will provide and fund bus trips to the colleges and universities in the local area which will give students the opportunity to speak to financial aid, advisors and experience first hand; campus life, dorms, and other extracurricular activities for a well rounded college career.
38%
Of Students In A Similar Program Obtained A Master’s Degree.
82%
Mentioned This Was The Primary Way They Visited Campuses.
99%
Reported They Visited More Colleges Than On Their Own.
