Our 30-week empowerment and mentoring program consist of the elements young people need for success. We are invested in eliminating barriers to success for all of our students. Starting in their senior year of high school, through college graduation and into the workforce, the Midnight Golf Program provides a comprehensive support system and essential resources so students can thrive during this exciting time in their lives.
OUR PROGRAM
The Midnight Golf Program: A Proven Path to Success
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Each year, 2,000+ applicants apply for 250 spots.
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SENIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL
Every MGP student receives a comprehensive support system.
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30 weeks of high-quality life skills training & 400 hours of direct programming
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College Success Coaches are assigned to each student determine a college or university that fits their unique needs and aspirations
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Our mentors volunteer over 390 hours each year (lOx the national average) at a 4 mentor-to-student ratio
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Unique experiences and access to community partners:
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Annual Road Trip for Succes
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College Fairs
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Community Service Projects
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COLLEGE
Support continues after high school. While pursuing their higher education, MG students also receive:
- Continued & ongoing support
- College Care Packages
- Exclusive financial resources and scholarships
- Career-readiness experiences
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COLLEGE GRADUATION
70% of MGP students graduate within 6 years – a rate 4-times higher than their peers.
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CAREER & BEYOND
MGP staff and mentors offer post-college mentoring, assistance with networking, and other career and life support. Many of our graduates give back to the program by becoming mentors themselves, or they volunteer in other ways in the communities where they live and work. Graduates also have become loyal donors. The strong connection to MGP never stops developing and evolving.
Workforce development opportunities and a Family for Life:
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Networking events
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15% of 6 mentors in 2019 were MGP alumni
- 2,750 MGP alumni network worldwide
Learn more about our impact.
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The Midnight Golf Program helps young people turn determination into success as they transition from high school, to college, into a professional career and beyond.
MGP’s methodology provides a transformational experience for our young people. We are invested in eliminating barriers to success for all of our students. Starting in their senior year of high school, through college graduation and into the workforce, the Midnight Golf Program provides a comprehensive support system and essential resources so students can thrive during this exciting time in their lives.
More than 3,200 MGP participants have moved on to college since our program began in 2001. They have studied at more than 150 different colleges and universities across the country. The greater community also benefits by our cultivation of future leaders. The Midnight Golf Program gives purpose to young people and helps them to remove obstacles – from not knowing how to write effective college entrance essays to understanding how to advocate for themselves. These responsible, engaged, and smart young adults, in turn, contribute to the communities where we live and work.