THE PROGRAM
Latino/a/x students in the Phoenix-Talent and Medford School Districts, in partnership with their own families, the school district, and the university, will begin a journey in the fall of their 8th grade year that, when successfully completed, will lead to admission to Southern Oregon University and the opportunities provided by a university education.Southern Oregon University and the Phoenix-Talent and Medford School Districts are committed to working together to increase opportunities that support Latino/a/x/ students as they gain the skills to access post-secondary opportunities. This partnership leverages a wide range of resources to prepare 8th grade students for high school success and college readiness by providing a continuing support structure of social and family assistance, academic support, mentorship and strategic programming through 12th grade.
Students who successfully complete the Pirates to Raiders and Medford to Raiders programs will be offered automatic admission to SOU, receive priority consideration for the Diversity Scholarship and will have an accelerated opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree. In addition, SOU has longitudinally committed to provide scholarships for students pursuing the master’s teaching program at SOU. By creating these enhanced pathways, we can ensure an upwardly viable future for young Latino students, the Rogue Valley and the State of Oregon.
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