MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the W.E.B. DuBois Scholars Institute is to develop a cadre of leaders / scholars who will possess a commitment to eliminating poverty and racism, and inspire hope in predominantly African-American and Latino-American communities. Since its inception, the Institute has cultivated scholarship, leadership potential and community service among high-achieving African-American and Latino-American adolescents. The goals of the Institute are as follows:

1. To cultivate leadership potential in young people of African and Latin descent to meet the challenges facing the United States in the 21st Century;

2. To equip participants with the skills and confidence to function as effective “change agents” in their schools, communities, and society;

3. To sustain high levels of academic interest, motivation, and performance;

4. To strengthen the pool of high-achieving people of African and Latin descent, especially in urban districts;

5. To increase the quantity and quality of academically talented African-American and Latino-American students in colleges / universities at the state, regional, and national levels;

6. To provide opportunities for participants to engage their interest in activities that contribute to the betterment of their communities and the nation; and

7. To develop and refine networking skills among high-achieving young people of African and Latin descent.