Our LAUNCH Scholars try their hands at healthcare. “MEDucation” Day has been a core part of the College LAUNCH for Leadership Program since it’s inception in 2014, allowing our Scholars to discover or sharpen their interests in the medical field. This spring, we are beyond […]
Our Scholars invest in their futures at the Wake Forest School of Business It was a gorgeous spring day this past Saturday, March 21, 2026, as both cohorts of our 2025-2026 LAUNCH Scholars arrived at Farrell Hall, the home of the Wake Forest […]
Mekhi, 2025-2026 LAUNCH Scholar If you could write a letter to your past self that you would receive on the first day of the College LAUNCH for Leadership Program, what would you tell yourself to expect, what to lean into, and what you have gained […]
This past Saturday, February 21, 2026, both cohorts of our 2026-2026 LAUNCH Scholars gathered together on our beautiful Wake Forest University campus to explore all that being a Demon Deacon has to offer. We began our day with a mock admissions committee session led by […]
Sophie, 2025-2026 LAUNCH Scholar If you could write a letter to your past self that you would receive on the first day of the College LAUNCH for Leadership Program, what would you tell yourself to expect, what to lean into, and what you have gained […]
The 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 […]
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.
Check 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 […]
Arielle 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 […]
Bada 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 […]