ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Overachievers Fund was developed to provide Students of Color in need of financial support with access to educational opportunities they otherwise might be excluded from. Through microgrants, youth receive the support they need to access curriculum, extra-curricular activities, and other education related initiatives they may not be able to afford on their own. Since the program’s launch in February 2022, we have distributed over $5,000 to over two dozen students across the Las Vegas Valley.
The fund is managed by the Code Switch Youth Advisory Board.
Overachievers Spotlight
Highlighting our latest cohort of grant recipients.
Miracle Rudolph
February 2022 Awardee
“Receiving this reward to me means that I will be able to get into a sport and get supplies for my art projects that I want to do at home. I am very appreciative of this grant.”
Alexis Arellano
January 2023 Awardee
“I’m so grateful to be receiving this award. It’s really lifting a weight that’s been on my shoulders, and is helping me graduate. I am beyond thankful. ”
Tamia Burkley
February 2023 Awardee
“With this grant I will be able to further expand my education without my parents having to worry about the little things at school. Thanks to this grant I can be fully involved in school without any hindrance.”
Overachievers Spotlight
Highlighting our latest cohort of grant recipients.
Miracle Rudolph
February 2022 Awardee
“Receiving this reward to me means that I will be able to get into a sport and get supplies for my art projects that I want to do at home. I am very appreciative of this grant.”
Alexis Arellano
January 2023 Awardee
“I’m so grateful to be receiving this award. It’s really lifting a weight that’s been on my shoulders, and is helping me graduate. I am beyond thankful. ”
Tamia Burkley
February 2023 Awardee
“With this grant I will be able to further expand my education without my parents having to worry about the little things at school. Thanks to this grant I can be fully involved in school without any hindrance.”
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applications are open to students who self-identify as Black, Latine, Asian, Pacific Islander, and/or Native American who attend a Clark County K-12 school and are in need of financial support. Those who receive a microgrant are invited to participate in the Overachievers Fund Celebratory and Service Learning Opportunity scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 2024. Recipients are also encouraged (but not required) to create a short video or social media post sharing how the mini-grant was used and what it meant for them to receive it.
THE GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS
Our application process is relatively simple. Once you click on the link below, you are directed to a Google form where you’ll be asked simple questions about your background and reason for the grant. The application should take no longer than fifteen minutes, so don’t miss out on this great opportunity.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
THE APPLICATION REVIEW TEAM
Your review team is made up of students like you! Youth of Color committed to ensuring that every student can reach their full potential. We each understand what it’s like to miss out on opportunities because of financial barriers. Click on the button below to meet the team that will review your application for the OverAchievers Education Fund.
