Kanbar Scholar Program
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- 10–12 Scholar Cohort: Each year begins with a small cohort of first-generation college students and recent graduates ages 18–24.
- 10-Week Program: Year 1 is a San Diego County pilot designed to fit within an academic quarter.
- Permanent Theme: Every cohort is built around Entrepreneurship & Leadership in Action and is open to students from every major.
- Scholar-Led Initiative: Each scholar enters with a business, organization, project, campaign, research idea or community solution already in motion.
- Cohort Sessions: Scholars meet biweekly for facilitated conversations, working sessions and peer accountability.
- Scholar Pairs: Each scholar is matched with a peer for regular check-ins and support throughout the program.
- Focused Mentorship: Scholars work with a matched mentor during a five-week engagement running from Weeks 4–8.
- Residential Summit: The program concludes with a three- to four-day summit, initiative showcase and scholarship recognition.
- Long-Term Community: Graduates become Kanbar Alumni and retain access to the Foundation’s private alumni community.
