UCLA’s VIP Scholars Program is a partnership between UCLA, Los Angeles County schools and community organizations, that prepares educationally disadvantaged and underserved students to become academically competitive and to encourage their pursuit of graduate and professional education, using a comprehensive community empowerment approach.
Services Provided
The VIP Scholars Program offers a wide range of services, including a college retention program, early college and career exploration program, and a comprehensive two-year college preparation program.
Who We Serve
High School Students, Educationally Disadvantaged Students, College Students
Mission and Goals
Aims to make equal opportunity for university education a reality for educationally disadvantaged high school students by investing in their abilities, aspirations, and potential.
Year Founded
2005
Impact Statement
VIPS is a partnership between UCLA and the Los Angeles and Pasadena school districts that prepares historically underrepresented students in 11 high schools to become competitively eligible for admission to UCLA and other flagship universities, and to encourage pursuit of graduate and professional education using a social justice framework and holistic approach. Since 2005, VIPS has served approximately 600 students—all of which have graduated high school; 95% attend a four-year college or university. Of these, 55% enrolled in a University of California (UC) school, with 51% of all VIPS scholars accepted into UCLA. VIPS has retained 90% of the scholars that attend UCLA.
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Higher Education
vips@college.ucla.edu
@thevipscholars
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