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Welcome, student and family, to the application for the Nashville Scholars Initiative (NSI)!

We are thrilled you are considering our program! The Nashville Scholars Initiative is a dedicated pre-college program designed to empower the brightest, most ambitious 10th-grade students from low-income households in the Nashville community. Our mission is to provide you with the comprehensive guidance, resources, and mentorship needed to successfully navigate the college application process and gain admission to highly competitive colleges and universities across the country. At NSI, we believe that a student's journey to college is a family journey.

That's why a core and mandatory component of our program is the active participation of a parent or guardian. We partner with you, the family, to create a strong, supportive team that will work together to achieve your students' educational goals.This application is our first step in getting to know you. We want to understand your academic achievements, your personal story, your ambitions, and your family's commitment to this important journey. Please take your time to thoughtfully complete each section. We are excited about the possibility of partnering with you as you pursue your college dreams.

Student First Name *

Student Last Name *

Student Preferred Name

Student Email *

Student Phone Number *

Parent/Guardian 1 Name *

Parent/Guardian 1 Phone *

Parent/Guardian 1 Relationship to student *

Parent/Guardian 1 Email *

Parent/Guardian 2 Name *

Parent/Guardian 2 Relationship to student

Parent/Guardian 2 Phone

Parent/Guardian 2 Email

Emergency Contact Name *

Emergency Contact Phone *

Emergency Contact Relationship to student *

Emergency Contact Email *

Graduation Year *

High School *

Birth Date *

Gender *

Race/Ethnicity *

Ethnicity (other)

Your Background and Future Plans

Primary home language

Household Size *

Household Income *

Number of Dependents *

Partnering Orgs

College of Interest 1

College of Interest 2

College of Interest 3

Describe your academic aspirations and the specific colleges in which you are interested. Why do you want to attend a competitive university? (No more than 300 words) *

Describe a significant challenge you have faced and how you overcame it. What did you learn about yourself in the process? (No more than 300 words) *

Explain why you believe this program is the right fit for you and what you hope to contribute to it. (No more than 300 words) *

Describe your family's educational values and how you support your child's academic goals. How do you see yourself contributing to and benefiting from a program that requires your active participation? (No more than 200 words) *

Parent Agreement

I AGREE to participate fully and support my students participation in NSI activities, workshops, college visits etc. *

Student Agreement

I AGREE to participate fully in NSI activities, workshops, college visits etc. *

Consent to Receive Text Messages

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You can text STOP at any time to opt-out.

Text Message Consent Confirmation *

Yes, I consent to receive text messages
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By signing below, you agree to receive text messages from Nashville Scholars Initiative. *

Nashville Scholars Application

Welcome, student and family, to the application for the Nashville Scholars Initiative (NSI)!

Your Background and Future Plans

Parent Agreement

Student Agreement

Consent to Receive Text Messages