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Discover Wake Forest University’s College LAUNCH for Leadership Program. Download and share LAUNCH resources, read the latest Leadership Blog posts, and more.
College LAUNCH strives to prepare high school juniors in Winston-Salem and Charlotte, NC for the college application process while encouraging them to become social justice advocates and community leaders. Discover our program and the incredible impact our Scholars make on their communities.
College LAUNCH Resources
Download our updated flier and quick guide to learn more about the program and share with your students or peers.
Leadership Blog
Read the Leadership Blog to discover more about Saturday Summits, our Scholars and alumni, and the latest College LAUNCH news.
October Brings Scholars their Youth Participatory Action Research Project Groups
LAUNCH Scholars met with their YPAR groups for the first time, excited to dive into their chosen topic, eager to solve a community problem with action-based research.
1303 meals provided to the community, Scholars Volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank
College LAUNCH Winston-Salem Scholars volunteered at the Second Harvest Food Bank, helping provide over 1,000 meals for Meals on Wheels.
- Civic Engagement Centers November Saturday SummitThe November Summit on Saturday, November 22, 2025, was a huge success, centered on College Readiness, Civic Engagement, and YPAR (Youth Participatory Action Research). After a high-energy start with icebreakers, the core of the morning session was dedicated to deep dives into YPAR work, where students made significant progress on their projects with support from […]
- Who’s on Your College List?Charlotte College LAUNCH Scholars built their colleges lists, participated in a Generation Nation session, and worked on their YPAR projects at the November Saturday Summit.
- Fall 2025 Scholarship OpportunitiesCheck out these scholarship opportunities for high school seniors: The Ron Brown Signature Scholarship Live Mas Scholarship GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program offers college scholarships of up to $40,000 for high school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Burger King Foundation Scholarship Program
- College LAUNCH Alumni Shares First-Year Experience at Notre DameArielle Andrade-Ramirez is a first-year student at the University of Notre Dame and a College LAUNCH alumni from the Winston-Salem 2023-2024 cohort. Andrade-Ramirez served on the Youth Leadership Executive Board during her senior year of high school and participated in the 2024 Summer Immersion Law Institute. Needless to say, Wake Forest Pre-College Programs […]
- New Team Members for College LAUNCH for LeadershipBada Choi and Martin Gomez are Wake Forest undergraduates who support our College LAUNCH team by aiding in the administrative needs and mentorship for current LAUNCH Scholars. They bring an enthusiasm to Wake Pre-College Programs that is immensely appreciated by our students and staff. Bada and Martin will also provide guidance to our Youth […]