GRIT Academy will operate on a referral-based and data mining system. Identified students will then be required to complete a general application via Tiger Scholarship Manager. Corporate partners will be invited to engage with award recipients via workshops, speaking engagements, career/employment fairs, and networking events.

Mission: Reduce financial burdens that prevent undergraduate students from registration and foster connections with potential employers and/or graduate programs.

Goal: The GRIT Initiative will aim to increase the retention, persistence, and career readiness of Pell-eligible and low-income students at the University of Memphis.

The Peer Power Foundation is a non-profit organization that recruits and trains high-performing college students to tutor and mentor in high school classrooms fostering active learning, the value of education, and a personal accountability for their futures. Learn more about Peer Power by visiting their webpage. 

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