Greene Scholars
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Greene Scholars Program is to increase the number of African American youth in the San Francisco Bay Area who successfully pursue higher education in STEM, and serve as positive role models and contributors to their communities. Founded in 2001 as an award winning program of the California Alliance of African American Educators, the Greene Scholars Program became an independent organization in October 2016.
About This Cause
Since 2001, the Dr. Frank S. Greene Scholars Program (GSP) has fostered a community of college bound scholars focused on developing their academic gifts in science and math. GSP is a long-term 3rd-12th-grade STEM initiative based in San Jose, California. The GSP's mission is to increase the success rate of youth of African ancestry in STEM course work and in choosing STEM career paths. GSP strengthens scholars’ leadership, problem solving, and self-esteem, and stimulates intellectual curiosity. With 49% female scholars and 60% low to moderate income, we hope to nurture all scholars to develop perseverance and ongoing motivation to explore STEM during their primary and secondary education careers. Our scholars represent six counties, 45 cities, and more than 90 public and private schools. One hundred percent of the 150+ scholars that complete our program have graduated from high school and been admitted to college and 72% have pursued STEM degrees. GSP uses technology to reinforce core subject knowledge through hands-on, student-centered applications while building a foundation of STEM skills through project-based learning. It is our belief that as the student builds and applies these skills, their enthusiasm for learning will continue to grow. Their progress will allow them to recognize their potential, gain confidence, and develop a work ethic to improve their academic performance. One-hundred and seventy scholars and their parents participate in academically engaging meetings year round, typically on Saturdays and several weeklong summer programs. Participants average 45 to 136 hours of hands-on, direct STEM programming per year with an additional 30 hours of enrichment via collaborating organizations. Students also participate in field trips, science fairs, summer science institutes, career fairs, engineering competitions, and math enrichment. Parent participation is required and parents are required to volunteer a minimum of 40 hours per year.