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Oliver Scholars prepares high-achieving students from underserved New York City communities for success at top independent schools and prestigious colleges. The Olivers Scholars team is currently recruiting 7th grade students for their program, which provides students with skills and strategies to manage the admissions process; promotes scholarship, leadership, and service; and supports with guidance for college. If you know a high-achieving 7th grader, you can nominate them via their website through January 11, 2026.

Uptown Stories’ special winter semester includes five amazing new creative writing and art workshops for their Upper Manhattan community (kids ages 8-18) to experience, plus three returning favorites. This lineup includes four new teaching artists, and to get the new year started out right, workshops with their four new teachers are just $25. This includes Maps of Me, Elements of Fiction, and Pop Culture Critic, plus the week-long February break workshop, Fairytales, Myths, and Fables. As usual, all workshops are Pay-What-You-Can for every family — no exceptions, no proof of income needed. Sign up today on their website. 

In January 2026, The Jewish Board is starting their next cycle of virtual grief groups for kids and teens.  These virtual groups are offered for youth who reside in NYC and have experienced the death of someone important in their lives, regardless of relationship or time since the loss. The groups are co-facilitated by two trained staff therapists. The groups are divided into age groups, Littles (5-8), Middles (9-12), and Teens (13 and up). These services are available at no cost to families. If you know a young person who could benefit, please use their digital referral form, and a team member will follow up. You can reach out to griefsupport@jbfcs.org with any questions. 

With the support of The Wallace Foundation, Roadtrip Nation is sending three young people across the country in Spring 2026 to meet inspiring leaders across a wide range of careers whose paths were made possible because of their arts experiences. Youth interviewers get to travel the country, see amazing arts programming that has built thriving communities, build connections with incredible mentors, and learn how these skills can translate to all kinds of fields and spaces. This opportunity is geared towards young people who are 18+ years old, have engaged with arts learning or creative programs in the past, and are interested in career journeys. Learn more and apply by December 21, 2025 via their electronic application. 

The Research Alliance for New York City Schools is recruiting NYC high school students to join their inaugural Youth Advisory Council (YAC). This is a great opportunity for students who are passionate about advancing equity and excellence in NYC public schools and who have an interest in education research. The YAC will serve as a key source of youth voice at the Research Alliance, helping the group to set research priorities, develop studies, and interpret findings. Applicants should be current New York City public high school students and should be able to commit to one Zoom meeting per month between January 2026 and June 2026. Interested students should apply by December 7, 2025 via the online application.