Hudson Scholars

Learning and Leading Together

Hudson Scholars is an academic enrichment and leadership program dedicated to empowering low-income students from Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown.

About

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Making a Difference

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93% of Scholars reported being happy they attended Hudson Scholars
85%

85% of our Scholars reported that they now feel more confident as a student
92%

92% of mentors believe the Scholars had a positive impact on them
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95% of mentors reported that Hudson Scholars taught them about leadership

Student Impact

Mentor and Teacher Impact

Hudson Scholars

What do we offer?

Hudson Scholars is committed to providing resources, mentorship, support, and opportunities that will have transformational impacts on our students. We hope to inspire curiosity, hard work, leadership, kindness, and confidence, so that our Scholars can feel empowered to pursue their dreams.

Middle School

The Middle School program offers four consecutive summers of support through our four-week academic enrichment and leadership program. In addition, we offer regular support during the school year through weekly tutoring sessions and monthly reunions. During these four years, we are thrilled to see our Scholars learn and grow together!

High School

Our High School program offers ongoing support to our Hudson Scholars through a variety of ways. Whether coming back to be mentors at Hudson Scholars, helping our Scholars find and apply to other summer exciting opportunities, or providing support through the college application process, we are excited to keep the connection strong!

learn more about our middle and high school programs here

Testimonials

What the Scholars and Mentors Say

“Hudson Scholars is a program of transformation. Both the Scholars and theMentors enter as themselves, but leave as an even better version of who they were – with new thoughts, ideas, relationships, and character. Everyone learns to be a leader and impacts the everyday lives of the people surrounding them.”

E.J. R.
Hudson Scholars Mentor, Hackley ‘24
“I love how we are like a community and a family and how we can trust one another when we need help. I can trust the mentors if I need help with anything, if I’m feeling sad or if I need to express my feelings to someone.”

Ashley
Hudson Scholars , Hackley ‘21
“There is a culture and attitude of hard work, compassion, and friendship from all teachers, mentors, and scholars, that leaves its mark on you. I am a better person because of Hudson Scholars and because of the impact the Scholars and program has had on me.”

Peter R.
Hudson Scholars Mentor, Hackley ‘25
"The character and actions I saw in the Hudson Scholars probably embodied the mottoes “united we help one another,” “enter here to be and find a friend,” and “unreserved effort” as much or more than in any other group of students I saw in my thirteen years at Hackley. The program renewed my appreciation for learning and for the power of reaching out to forge connections with others."

Julia
Hudson Scholars Mentor, ‘16
“The Scholars taught me so many lessons and bring a can-do spirit to their studies that inspires me to be a better student, teammate, and friend. Additionally, being a mentor to these scholars is simply a happy and rewarding experience as they are so teachable, grateful, and funny."

Ellie G.
Hudson Scholars Mentor, ‘18
"This has by far been the best part of my summer. The Scholars are some of the most passionate kids I’ve ever met and I’m glad to have had the chance to spend two weeks with them."

Amy C.
Hudson Scholars Mentor, ‘19
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Hudson Scholars

Learning and Leading Together

93%

85%

92%

95%

What do we offer?

Middle School

High School

What the Scholars and Mentors Say

“I love how we are like a community and a family and how we can trust one another when we need help. I can trust the mentors if I need help with anything, if I’m feeling sad or if I need to express my feelings to someone.”

“There is a culture and attitude of hard work, compassion, and friendship from all teachers, mentors, and scholars, that leaves its mark on you. I am a better person because of Hudson Scholars and because of the impact the Scholars and program has had on me.”

“The Scholars taught me so many lessons and bring a can-do spirit to their studies that inspires me to be a better student, teammate, and friend. Additionally, being a mentor to these scholars is simply a happy and rewarding experience as they are so teachable, grateful, and funny."

"This has by far been the best part of my summer. The Scholars are some of the most passionate kids I’ve ever met and I’m glad to have had the chance to spend two weeks with them."

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