THE COLLEGE PROMISE MISSION

MISSION STATEMENT: The Montgomery County Ohio College Promise Program’s mission is to identify, select, and support Montgomery County, poverty impacted students, who have shown academic promise, so the dream of attending and graduating from college becomes a reality.

Student Commitment

College Promise Scholars sign a contract that pledges they will be alcohol, tobacco, and drug free; be crime free; practice good citizenship; maintain a strong record of school attendance; achieve the required grade point average; participate in school, community, or faith-based activities; and attend weekly meetings their mentor.

Mentoring

A mentor is a caring adult who freely gives their own time to a young person.  A mentor can have a profound effect on the amount of success that a young person might have.  To a young person, a mentor guarantees that there is someone who cares and that they are not alone in dealing with the everyday challenges they face.

Impact

By breaking the cycle of poverty for Montgomery County students, the College Promise Program has a profound impact on not only their quality of life but also the greater community.  By attaining their college education at a regional college or university, College Promise students will be attractive for Montgomery County employers, which will retain our investment at home.

13 cohorts of students have taken part in the College Promise program

656students have been impacted by College Promise

339 students have attended a partner college or university following high school graduation

95% of students have attended college immediately after high school graduation

79% of students have persisted in college from year one to year two

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

My mentor’s unwavering support, invaluable advice, and belief in my abilities have shaped the person who I am today.

Ikram Hennaoui, Class of 2020

MCOCP Student Spotlight

I felt extremely lucky and blessed to have been selected for this scholarship, and that provided great motivation during the difficult times navigating college.

Lucas Houk, Class of 2019

MCOCP Student Spotlight

College Promise made me strive for greatness inside and outside of the classroom.

Monet Allen, Class of 2019

MCOCP Student Spotlight

College Promise took a lot of weight off my shoulders and allowed me to get more involved in college activities.

Sethmini Rajaguru
Class of 2017

MCOCP Student Spotlight

With the College Promise program, I was able to focus on my academics, stress less about my financial situation, and keep my grades up.

Jeffrey Banis
Class of 2018

MCOCP Student Spotlight

In addition to being able to get a college education, the opportunities to network and intern in my future career field were also made possible by College Promise.

Mikayla Van Brederode
Class of 2018

MCOCP Student Spotlight

College Promise helped me to not only decrease the barriers to higher education but also by providing me with an amazing support system.

Michelle Hwang
Class of 2018

MCOCP Student Spotlight

I will be forever grateful, as I have learned so much and gained so many important relationships in four short years.

Allora Hern
Class of 2018

MCOCP Student Spotlight

To this day, I cherish the mentoring relationship and appreciate how it made me a better person.”

Philip Negron
Class of 2017

MCOCP Student Spotlight

I have made some of my best friends, grown up more than I could have ever imagined, and made memories that will stay with me forever.

Abigail Moore
Class of 2018

MCOCP Student Spotlight

Because of College Promise, I was able to go to college without worrying about the money and graduate with a dream career.

Alejandro Perez
Class of 2017

MCOCP Student Spotlight

I would not be the person I am today without all the people from the Dayton community who have been there throughout my life.

Brandy Lynch
Class of 2017

MCOCP Student Spotlight

College Promise has made furthering my education an option and allowed me to get a bachelor’s degree in something I am passionate about with hardly any cost to me or my family.

Gracie Johnson
Class of 2016

MCOCP Student Spotlight

Without the College Promise program, I would not have been able to go to college and discover my interest and love for social work.

Misty Grow
Class of 2017

MCOCP Student Spotlight

I have received good advice through my mentor, and I still to this day think about our talks and how much he cared about my future.

Carlos Estrada-Sanchez
Class of 2016

MCOCP Student Spotlight

College Promise gave me the ability to actually go to college. Before receiving my scholarship, I didn’t think that college was really going to be an option for me.

Eros Byers
Class of 2016

MCOCP Student Spotlight

Having the opportunity to pay as little as possible for college has given me the opportunity to work part time, which has helped me decide my major.

Melissa Warren
Class of 2016

MCOCP Student Spotlight

I am grateful for what College Promise has done for me. Their generosity has motivated me to work harder and be better.

Emily Adams
Class of 2015

MCOCP Student Spotlight

College Promise helped me to reach my goals by helping me out financially, so that I can focus all of my energy on academics.

Ngan Ho
Class of 2015

MCOCP Student Spotlight

What started out as a mentor-mentee relationship has now blossomed into a friendship.

Minh Ho
Class of 2015

MCOCP Student Spotlight

College Promise has allowed me to pursue my career goals without the financial burden of loans to obtain my degree in a timely fashion.

Lanie Weaver
Class of 2015

MCOCP Student Spotlight

My mentor has dramatically influenced my high school education, as well as life, through his servant leadership.

Steven Chen
Class of 2015

MCOCP Student Spotlight

I had a dream, a drive, and some goals. I accomplished my goals and watched my dreams unfold.

Theresa Russell
Class of 2014

MCOCP Student Spotlight

I can’t wait to graduate and come into a position where I can give my time and support to the community that supported me!

Shaylynn Hespeth
Class of 2015

MCOCP Student Spotlight

The mentor program really helped me when it came to high school and setting goals for myself.

Shelby Turner
Class of 2015

MCOCP Student Spotlight
 
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