Young Eisner Scholars
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| Legal status | non-profit 501(c)(3) |
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| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California |
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President and Founder | Eric Eisner |
| Website | www |
Young Eisner Scholars (YES) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to identifying underserved students and providing them with resources and support to facilitate their success in high school, college, and beyond.[1][2]
History[edit]
Eric Eisner started identifying students from the Lennox School District in Los Angeles in 1998. The organization became established as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 2010.[3] Services expanded to New York City in 2012, Chicago in 2014, and the Appalachian region in 2015.
Impact[edit]
YES takes on about 60 new students each year and currently serves over 500 students. YES has disbursed over $75 million in scholarships and financial aid as of June 2017.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "The Unlikely Reformer". Wall Street Journal. 25 October 2012.
- ^ Gladwell, Malcolm (21 February 2011). "Vanity Fair Nominates Eric Eisner". Vanity Fair.
- ^ "History and Mission". YES Scholars.
- ^ "YES At A Glance" (PDF). YES Scholars. Retrieved 22 June 2017.