Our Impact in Arizona

From the moment a child becomes a Boys Hope Girls Hope scholar, their journey to a college degree begins. At every age and stage, scholars’ tool boxes are filled with the necessary experiences and skills to become a competitive and attractive college applicant to the schools of their choice. Once accepted, the support and guidance from Boys Hope Girls Hope continues to ensure that our collegians persevere to become well-educated, career-ready men and women for others.

52

 

scholars in comprehensive academy programs

38

 

collegians
working toward their degrees

90

 

total young people
who are motivated
to achieve their potential

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Finances and the Future

%

of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona, scholars are low-income, first-generation college students.

%

have no debt!! Those with student loan debt had an average debt load of $3,549

99%

 

go to college

90%

 

persist in college

88%

 

graduate college in

6 years or less!

Boys Hope Girls Hope scholars excel in school and life!

3.5

average middle school GPA

3.2

average high school GPA

3.3

average collegian GPA

Of the recent Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona college grads, 75%  are working in their field of study! Some of which include:
  • US Naval Officer
  • Television news writer
  • Freelance social media
  • Freelance graphic design
  • Civil engineer
  • Engineering Inspector
  • Editorial lead (writer)
  • Logistics flow lead
  • Surgical ICU Nurse
  • Attorney
  • Landscape architect
  • Financial management
2021 Senior Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona

95%

from families below the US poverty line

100%

from underrepresented minority groups

65%

girls and young women

34%

boys and young men

95%

first-generation
college students

100%

volunteer in their community

SERVING OTHERS IN NEED

Becoming well-educated and career-ready is all complimented by a focus
on living a life of service to others—a key component of Boys Hope Girls
Hope’s proven track record of life-transforming impact on scholar success.
Our scholars regularly participate in community service activities,
complete service reflections, researchcommunity issues they are passionate
about, brainstorm solutions they can offer, and lead service projects.

BHGH AZ scholars volunteering at St. Joseph’s the Worker.

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LIVING PROOF

BHGH alumnus writes book!

BHGH alumnus writes book!

BHGH AZ alumnus, Jason Merrill, has written a book about his life! "Wild Progression" is a coming of age story that spans multiple continents and several different states. A youth raised under unconventional standards shakes off the shackles of his weak upbringing and...

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ASU Obama Scholarships support BHGH Collegians

ASU Obama Scholarships support BHGH Collegians

Chasitty, BHGH Collegian, ASU BHGH has 26 collegians presently at Arizona State University. The Obama Scholarship is part of the reason why! ASU is proud to promote equal access to education for all Arizonans through programs like the President Barack Obama Scholars...

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2022 BHGH Collegiate Prep Seminar

2022 BHGH Collegiate Prep Seminar

BHGH Class of 20222022 Collegiate Prep SeminarSt. Louis UniversityThe annual Collegiate Prep Seminar is a long-standing capstone experience culminating the residential and academy careers of Boys Hope Girls Hope scholars. From here, scholars launch their transition to...

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