Our Bright Stars program prepares talented high school students to attend the best universities. With an individualized plan, students receive career and university counseling, personal finance education, technology certifications, reinforcement for the standardized tests, and guidance in developing an outstanding resumé. 100% of our graduates enroll in college.
Services
What do we offer?
Personal Development
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Emotional support with professional counseling
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Social and communication skills training
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Leadership coaching
Academic Development
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Standardized test prep and tutoring
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Technology training
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College access and financial aid advising
Professional Development
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Financial literacy training
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Career advising
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Preparation for the workforce
Requirements to apply to the program
Be a student entering 9th, 10th, or 11th grade.
Have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher (transcript or most recent report card).
Submit Individual Tax Return or evidence of PAN.
Write an essay on how your academic and professional goals contribute to Puerto Rico.
Attend an admission interview once your application is completed.
Submit standardized test results (e.g.: METAS, Careme, Learning, PIENSE I/II, PSAT, or SAT).
No one will be rejected due to economic limitations.
The Bright Stars program is worth $2,500 annually. However, your fee can be as low as $50 annually if you demonstrate financial need. There are scholarships for those who cannot pay for extraordinary reasons.
Father "Pepito" Marrero
Bright Stars Scholarship
This fund is possible thanks to a partnership with Mr. Carlos M. Perdomo, an alumnus of the Class of 1983 at Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola, and Kinesis
Commemorates the legacy of Father "Pepito" Marrero, SJ, who was a helpful person to his religious community and the youth of Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola. His contribution to education and his kindness in serving others left significant impact in the lives of many.
The scholarship is exclusive to 5 students with financial limitations and academic excellence who study at Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola. This financial aid covers the participation fee of the Bright Stars program.
Participants must have a GPA of 3.75 or higher and commit to actively participating in the activities of the Bright Stars program.
Camila Y. Molina García
Her leadership and talent for public speaking are notable in a conversation with Camila Yarí Molina García, a third-year student at the School of Communication at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus. Camila is on track to complete a Bachelor's in Information and Journalism combined with a minor in Drama, aspiring to become both a journalist and actress.
Daniel A. Silva Nazario
When he was very young, Daniel discovered the night sky, fostering an interest in stargazing, sparking his idea to build a rocket. The merging of this interest with his adeptness for assembly and creation, a trait shared with his mechanic father, steered him toward pursuing Aerospace Engineering.
Investing in education transforms the future of Puerto Rico.
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