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PUENTE Learning Center has partnered with UnidosUS for the 2025-2026 school year to host the Avanzando Through College Program. The program’s goal is to support mostly first-generation students during their undergraduate career by providing them with the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to successfully graduate from college. To learn more about the program click here: https://bit.ly/aboutAvanzando

Through participation in the Avanzando Through College Program, you will receive:

  • Virtual monthly workshops on topics related to college persistence and career readiness
  • Virtual quarterly one-on-one support
  • Access to internships and scholarships opportunities
  • Build a community with other students attending different colleges
  • Access to resources from UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Latino civil rights organization
  • Wellness Support Package during Fall and Spring finals week
  • And, PUENTE’s micro-scholarship award of $500 ($250 in Fall, $250 in Spring) 

Who can apply? :

  • High School Seniors – Class of 2025 (1st year college student for the 2025-2026 school year) 

Application Requirements:

  1. Submit screenshot of Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) or Enrollment Confirmation from college you will be attending for the 2025-2026 school year.
  2. Submit screenshot of 2025-2026 financial award package from college you will be attending.

Mandatory Dates:

  • In person orientation – Thursday, July 30th, 2025 from 2:00pm – 3:30pm
  • In person end of the year celebration – Week of June 16, 2026
  • Program launch date is Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 at 4:00pm. Monthly workshops will take place every second Wednesday of the month at 4:00pm via Zoom. Program is virtual via Zoom except for orientation and end of the year celebration. 

*This form must be received by Tuesday July 1st, 2025 to be considered for the Avanzando Through College Program. Please note that admission preference into our program will be given to our partner high school seniors. Spots are limited.

If you have any questions please contact Bryanna Charles: bryanna@puente.org

2025 - 2026 Avanzando Through College Program

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