A Minds Matter applicant must:
- Be a freshman student during the application year
- Maintain a strong overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Come from a household with an annual income that is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) based on your household size.
- Be committed to pursuing a college education
- Be able to speak English at a conversational level (contact us if you have questions about eligibility)
- Demonstrate strong academic potential, motivation, maturity, and responsibility
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Household/Family Size
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200% of 2025 Federal Poverty Guideline
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1
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$31,300.00
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2
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$42,300.00
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3
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$53,300.00
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4
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$64,300.00
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5
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$75,300.00
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6
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$86,300.00
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7
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$97,300.00
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8
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$108,300.00
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Minds Matter Portland is recruiting current high school freshmen (Class of 2028) to join our program in Fall 2025!
Student applicants must complete the following 4 sections by the Priority Deadline of April 1st, 2025 or the final deadline of May 31st, 2025. Click the links to view forms:
Part 1: Student Application (Click here for a preview of the student application)
Part 2: Guidance/College Counselor Nomination Form
Part 3: Teacher Recommendation
For any questions about the application process or to receive help in another language, reach out to our recruiting team at recruiting@mindsmatterportland.org.
Si tiene alguna pregunta por favor comuníquese con recruiting@mindsmatterportland.org.
A list of frequently asked questions can be seen by clicking here.
Minds Matter is an organization that rewards hard work, dedication and achievement, and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or physical ability.