Cathedral Scholars Program

Organization Name:
Cathedral Scholars Program
Address:
3101 Wisconsin Avenue NW
City, State, ZIP:
Washington, DC 20016
Website:
https://cathedral.org/outreach-advocacy/cathedral-scholars-program/

Contact Name:
Joseph Peralta
Title:
Director
Email Address:
jperalta@cathedral.org
Phone:
(202) 537-2159

Program Description

The Cathedral Scholars Program works to expand opportunity, access and success in post secondary education for talented students from D.C. public high schools who are traditionally underrepresented on college campuses.

Services Provided

Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
Career exploration and counseling/internships
College admissions guidance and counseling
College fairs/campus visits
College transition and retention support
Community service/service hours

Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
Leadership development
Mentoring
Parent/family services
SAT/ACT and other test preparation

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Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1%
Hispanic/Latino: 7%
Other: 2%
African American: 90%

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 60
Middle School: 0
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 15
Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

Academically At-risk
Academically High-performing

First-Generation

More than 75%

Matriculation & Completion

4-yr College Matriculation: 100%