Creating opportunity for students today.
Impacting their tomorrow.

Student Sponsor Partners (SSP) provides scholarships, funded by sponsors, to 1,000+ students who attend one of 22 partner schools and pairs each student with their own mentor while staff and partners provide holistic support, academic guidance, and college & career planning.

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Our Mission

Student Sponsor Partners harnesses the power of quality education and mentorship to help New York City youth in underserved communities escape the cycle of poverty and reach their highest potential.

How We Make A Difference

NYC
Students
SSP
Students

0%

of students with similar demographics graduate high school on time

51%

of students enrolled in SSP graduate high school on time

0%

of students with similar demographics graduate college

14%

of SSP students who enroll in college graduate

For more than 35 years, Student Sponsor Partners’ uniquely integrated program has provided thousands of New York City youth with a quality high school education and mentorship – tools to set them up for a future of endless possibilities.

Success Stories

Emmanuella and Amanda
Emmanuella attends St. Jean Baptiste. Her mentor and sponsor, Amanda, is doubly invested in her future and it shows.
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Emmanuella and Amanda

Emmanuella attends St. Jean Baptiste. Her mentor and sponsor, Amanda, is doubly invested in her future and it shows.

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Give For Students Today.
Impact Their Tomorrow.