ScholarShot programs are designed to help first-generation, underserved students earn a career-ready post secondary degree or certificate with limited debt. Since 2009, we have perfected our best practices which are the basis for our programs.
Scholar Program
ScholarShot has developed a proven formula that combines academic, financial and emotional support to first-generation students attending a public college/university in Texas.
9 out of 10 of our students successfully earn life-changing vocational, associate, or undergraduate degrees.
The GapApp
The GapApp is a free mobile application that helps graduating high school seniors maximize their potential after high school. This award winning tool has been praised by school counselors, parents and students as a beneficial tool for students to understand their academic and financial gaps of their intended post-secondary plans.
Texas Public University Report Card
The GapApp is a free mobile application that helps graduating high school seniors maximize their potential after high school. This award winning tool has been praised by school counselors, parents and students as a beneficial tool for students to understand their academic and financial gaps of their intended post-secondary plans.
Best Practices
Community Supports
Support programs and initiatives like first-generation campus centers, Living-Learning Communities, Summer Bridge and mentor programs play a crucial role in assisting first-generation college students throughout their journey to graduation.
Academic Engagement
Low Advisor to Student ratio, Mandatory Time limit for Professors to return tests/quizzes, an Automated Early Alert System and a Swift Response to Student Alerts are crucial to ensuring a student will succeed in graduating.
Financial Management
College is often the first time students are responsible for their own finances. Developing financial literacy skills enables them to make sound decisions, prioritize expenses, and manage their resources effectively. The first step in this process is understanding the true cost of a student’s intended college and how much their family can afford.
Student Services & Interventions
Assisting students when they are on probation, have dropped out in good standing and creating more access to mental health services creates a successful environment for ALL students.