Why It Matters
Getting into the room is not enough. Young people need the skills to command it — the confidence to speak, the clarity to decide, the resilience to lead when it's hard, and the vision to know where they're going before they get there.
Too many students graduate with knowledge but without the life skills that determine what they do with it. Project R.E.W.A.R.D.S. closes that gap — building the whole person, not just the transcript.
And for students who demonstrate that growth and choose to pursue higher education, the Malcolm Jenkins Scholars program meets them there. College costs are rarely covered by a single source. The gap between what aid covers and what college actually costs is often what stops a ready student from going. The Malcolm Jenkins Scholarship ensures financial barriers don't stand between ambition and access.
Leadership • Life Skills • College Access
How It Works
Structured life skills and leadership curriculum
Experiential learning, group projects and guided reflection
Service leadership project
Scholarship pathway for eligible students advancing to higher education
Program Outcomes
Strong communication and leadership skills
Increased confidence and self-awareness
Practical decision-making abilities
Community service project
For eligible students pursuing higher education: gap funding ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 through the Malcolm Jenkins Scholars program—to help bridge the distance between financial aid and the real cost of college
