Programming Efforts
Who we serve
We’re closing the gap through intentional programmatic efforts. All of our programs are free-of-costs and all-expenses-paid for low-income students. Close the Gap believes every student deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential despite their socioeconomic upbringing.
👨🎓 High school students who qualify for free or reduced school lunch
📜 College students who qualify for Federal Pell Grants
🌍 Professionals who identify as first-gen, low-income, LGBTIA+ and/or BIPOC
Forbes Under 30 Mentorship
A first-of-its-kind mentorship program that pairs first-gen students with Forbes 30 Under 30 listers.
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Social Impact Fellowship
A summer mentorship program for low-income high school students to grow confidence.
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COVID-19 Microgrants
Get awarded a Chromebook, noise-cancellation headphones, or other school supplies to help you with distance learning.
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Testimonials
"Without Close The Gap, I would have never thought that I would be able to land a summer job, let alone a marketing internship, at the age of 16. Close the Gap has empowered me to recognize the importance of networking and utilizing all the resources that are available to me."
Janet Yu
Fellow & Scholarship Recipient
11th Grader
"Growing up without a father, my mom had to play both roles which was pretty difficult for her. She still managed to raise my brother and me to become great men. Close the Gap didn’t just provide me with people who care about me, they truly opened my eyes to the potential that I have."
Brandon Morales
Fellow & Scholarship Recipient
12th Grader
"My parents are immigrants, so I don’t have a lot of role models to look up to for college prep. Close the Gap provided me with so many opportunities and even paired me up with a mentor from Amazon who has helped me with college applications. I now have so many role models I can always go to for help."
Anjelika Khadka
Fellow & Scholarship Recipient
11th Grader