First Star Bruin Guardian Scholars Academy

Organization Name:
First Star Bruin Guardian Scholars Academy
Address:
220 Westwood Blvd
Box 145306
City, State, ZIP:
Los Angeles, CA 90005
Phone:
(310) 825-5415
Website:
http://www.bgsa.ucla.edu

Contact Name:
Karina Garcia
Title:
Academy Director
Email Address:
kgarcia@saonet.ucla.edu
Phone:
(310) 825-5415

Program Description

BGSA aims to provide youth in foster care with the support and advocacy needed to ensure they reach their full academic potential. BGSA is a four year program that offers academic case management to ensure grade progression. Students participate in an annual comprehensive summer immersion program where they spend 3-4 weeks on the UCLA Campus, where they participate in academic courses, credit recovery, and life skills workshops. During the school year, students attend monthly Saturday Academies to continue to support their academic and interpersonal growth.

Services Provided

College admissions guidance and counseling
College transition and retention support

Scholarships and last-dollar grants
Science, tech, engineering, & math (STEM)

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Demographics

Education Level and
Number of Students

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

First-Generation

Less than 25%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

California State University-Los Angeles
California State University-Northridge
El Camino College-Compton Center
San Francisco State University
Santa Monica College