2026-27 TMCF SOAR Scholar Application

2026-2027 TMCF SOAR Application

Rising Seniors, Class of 2027
The TMCF SOAR program provides support and champions students to determine a pathway after high school, through college, and/or workforce development. Each year, the program accepts a new cohort of students who enter the program by attending a week-long summer boot camp hosted by one of TMCF's member schools. During the school year, students are provided with webinars and activities to provide knowledge of academic and career opportunities, financial literacy, as well as personal, professional, and leadership development.

Responsibilities:
- Attend a 6-day summer boot camp at a participating host school
- Actively engage in all program activities, including webinars and mentoring sessions throughout the school year
- Regularly reflect on experiences by sharing insights during discussions and evaluations
- Approach new experiences and opportunities with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Positions Available: 100 Participants per partner school
If you would like to only participate as a virtual TMCF SOAR Scholar during your senior year (August 2026 - May 2027) instead of attending one of the summer bootcamps, please CLICK HERE to complete the application.

Qualifications:
- Must be a high school student graduating in the class of 2027
- A minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (preferred)
- Must have an academic transcript (official or unofficial)
- Submit a letter of recommendation from an academic teacher, administrator, advisor, coach or counselor at your school.
- Write a personal statement (250-300 words) responding to the following prompt:
  - Prompt: What are your short-term and long-term goals after high school? How can your participation in the TMCF SOAR Program assist you in achieving these goals? (Note: In your response, reflect on how your experiences have shaped your goals and motivation.)
As part of the application process, we require students to provide their own contact information. While we appreciate parental support, it is important that students complete their application personally to ensure accurate and direct communication regarding important updates.

Parents may assist in the process, but applications submitted without the student’s contact details may be considered incomplete. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain clear and direct communication with our applicants.

Questions: Send them to soar@tmcf.org
Student Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Student Email Address, Preferably Gmail Account*
Please provide a personal email address (no school or iCloud accounts).
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Gender*

MaleFemalePrefer not to say
Race/Ethnicity*
Unisex T-Shirt Size*
Parent/Guardian Contact Information
Contact #1*

First NameLast Name
Relationship*
E-mail*
Cell Number*
Contact #2

First NameLast Name
Relationship
E-mail
Cell Number
Academic Information

Please have your academic information readily available, including your current high school transcript, your personal statement, and your letter of recommendation (PDF) for uploading purposes.
Current High School Name*
High School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are you currently in the 11th grade?*

YesNo
Anticipated Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Cumulative GPA*
Application Uploads: High School Transcript, Personal Statement, and Letter of Recommendation
For the next three questions, please upload your current high school transcript, your personal statement, and your letter of recommendation. Write a personal statement (250-300 words) responding to the following prompt:
- What are your short-term and long-term goals after high school? How can your participation in the TMCF SOAR Program assist you in achieving these goals? (Note: In your response, reflect on how your experiences have shaped your goals and motivation.)
High School Transcript (can be unofficial)*

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Personal Statement, 250-300 words (This statement must be uploaded as a Word Document, Google Doc, or PDF.)*

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Letter of Recommendation (This letter must be uploaded as a PDF. The letter of recommendation must come from an academic teacher, administrator, advisor, coach, or counselor at your school.)*

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TMCF SOAR Boot Camp Information

Locations and Dates
Please provide your FIRST and SECOND choice boot camp based on your availability and interest if selected to be a part of the program. Also, provide us with your interests after high school and how you found out about this program.
First Choice*
Second Choice*
College major(s) that you are interested in*
How did you hear about this program?*
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
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2026-2027 TMCF SOAR Application

Student Information

Parent/Guardian Contact Information

Academic Information

Application Uploads: High School Transcript, Personal Statement, and Letter of Recommendation

TMCF SOAR Boot Camp Information