Young Black Scholars

Young Black Scholars: The Organization

Fostering development that leads to college admissions and success throughout life.

Young Black Scholars (YBS) helps increase the number of African American and other minority high school students who are academically and competitively prepared for college and university admissions.

In addition to enhancing a student’s academic skills and aptitude, the YBS program also teaches development tools that help youth succeed in the greater scope of life. The program’s policies and philosophies espouse a wide range of topics including personal responsibility, appropriate dress codes, ethics, and mature decision-making.

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YBS conducts more than 40 workshops, programs, seminars, and conferences throughout the academic school year. These efforts create a comprehensive curriculum of academic and cultural enrichment activities. They also help both scholars and parents prepare for college admissions, selection, and continued success.

Moreover, to expose students to the college environment and to create a climate of higher learning, YBS hosts its activities on the campuses of colleges and universities.

Ultimately, our process, resources, and alumni help transform opportunities into realities for thousands of African American students.

Since 1986, YBS has assisted more than 21,000 students realize their dreams of attending college.

Throughout the Los Angeles area, over 170 high schools and 1,000 students, in grades nine through 12, are involved in YBS.

Contact us today and learn more about YBS and how you can get involved in this groundbreaking program.

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