Providing Mentorship, Scholarships, and Support

Services for GEAR UP Alumni

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

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We aim to maximize the potential of low-income, first-generation students from historically underserved areas by supporting

them across the college-to-career finish line thus creating

long-lasting change for the next generation.

GUAA's Inaugural Charity Golf Tounament

Come join us on Saturday, August 6th, at Arroyo Seco Golf Course in South Pasadena, CA for a fun way to donate and make a difference!

Upcoming Events

Tue 19 Jul
GEAR UP Night during NCCEP Conference
Madam's Organ
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Jul 19, 6:00 PM EDT – Jul 20, 8:00 PM EDT
Madam's Organ, 2461 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
If you're in Washington D.C. during the NCCEP Conference, come join us for GEAR UP Night where a portion of all drinks and food will go towards our scholarship fund!
Sat 06 Aug
GUAA's Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament
South Pasadena
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Aug 06, 9:00 AM PDT – Aug 07, 1:00 PM PDT
South Pasadena, 1055 Lohman Ln, South Pasadena, CA 91030, USA
Come join us for a fun outing to raise money and make a difference!

ADVOCATE

Our goal is not only to support GEAR UP alumni, but also use our collective voice as alumni of GEAR UP programs to advocate for more funding and support for low-income and first-generation students across the country. Click the link below to email your congressional representatives via NCCEP's website. Takes less than 5 minutes!

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What We Do

Mentorship

We provide mentorship for all levels of education: high school, college, and career.

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Scholarships

We provide transition and finish-line scholarships to help GEAR UP Alumni accomplish their dreams of gaining a college degree.

Professional Development

We provide professional development workshops every other month, and have recordings on our website if you miss them.

Join us

If you are part of GEAR UP program anywhere across the country, and would like to work with us to form your own chapter, please fill out the form below!

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