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Oliver Scholars prepares high-achieving, underserved Black & Latinx students in NYC for success at top independent schools & prestigious colleges.

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🎭 Tomorrow’s the night! 🎭 The curtain is almost up, and we can’t wait to welcome you to the 2026 Oliver Scholars Gala: A Night on Broadway!

See you tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30, for an unforgettable evening celebrating our scholars, alumni, honorees, and the community that makes the Oliver mission possible.

✨ Gala Details
📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
📍 The Edison Ballroom: 240 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036

🥂 Cocktails: 6:00 PM
🎭 Main Program: 7:00 PM
👗 Dress: Cocktail attire, with Broadway-inspired looks and costumes absolutely welcome!

Haven’t registered yet? It’s not too late!

Pre-register, access the silent auction, and get ready for the evening here:
https://lnkd.in/gWTGh8qB

Whether you’ve chosen your Broadway theme, are coming straight from work, or are simply ready to celebrate, we’ll see you under the lights!

#OliverScholars #OliverGala2026 #ANightOnBroadway #Broadway #Education #UnlockingOpportunity by @oliverscholars

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🎭 20 DAYS TO GO!

Have you purchased your tickets yet?

Join us for A Night on Broadway on September 30 as we celebrate our scholars, alumni, and the incredible community that makes opportunity possible.

The curtain is almost up. Will we see you there?

🎟️ Grab your tickets and join us for a night to remember!
https://pro.gofundme.com/event/2026-gala/e791541 by @oliverscholars

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🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟 We’re honored to celebrate Keith Canton ’93, a proud Oliver Scholar alum and Baccalaureate Level Sponsor of our 2026 Gala! Keith’s continued dedication to education, leadership, and opportunity reflects the very best of what it means to be Anchored in Excellence.

Your generosity helps create pathways for the next generation of Scholars—young leaders ready to dream bigger, achieve higher, and make a lasting impact.

✨ Join us on September 30th at The Edison Ballroom for a night of celebration, inspiration, and community as we honor excellence and the transformative power of education.

🎟️ Tickets are still available! There are also sponsorship opportunities for those who want to make an even greater impact—or sponsor students to attend this unforgettable evening.

👉 https://pro.gofundme.com/event/2026-gala/e791541

#OliverScholars #AnchoredInExcellence #ThankYouSponsors #Gala #2026Gala #Scholarship #Leadership #Service #Philanthropy by @oliverscholars

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Sponsor Spotlight: We’re proud to recognize Michael Kessler, a valued member of the Oliver Scholars Board and a Baccalaureate Level Sponsor of our 2026 Gala! Michael’s steadfast support and belief in our mission continue to strengthen our work and expand opportunities for exceptional students.
Your partnership helps empower Scholars to pursue their dreams, lead with purpose, and create lasting change in their communities.

Join us on September 30th at The Edison Ballroom for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, impact, and celebration as we honor excellence and the transformative power of education.

Tickets are still available! There are also sponsorship opportunities for those who wish to make an even greater impact—or sponsor students to attend this inspiring night.

https://pro.gofundme.com/event/2026-gala/e791541
#OliverScholars #AnchoredInExcellence #ThankYouSponsors #Gala #2026Gala #Scholarship #Leadership #Service #Philanthropy by @oliverscholars

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🎭 Sponsor Spotlight: Bloomberg Philanthropies

We’re proud to shine the spotlight on Bloomberg Philanthropies, a valued Baccalaureate Level Sponsor of the 2026 Oliver Scholars Gala!

Their support helps Oliver Scholars continue creating transformative opportunities for high-achieving students and empowering the next generation of scholars, leaders, and changemakers. We are grateful to have them as part of our Gala community!

✨ A Night on Broadway
📅 September 30, 2026
📍 The Edison Ballroom, NYC

And there’s still time to join us!
https://pro.gofundme.com/event/2026-gala/e791541

🎟️ Purchase your Gala tickets or become part of our sponsor community and help us make this year’s celebration—and our scholars’ futures—even brighter.

Thank you, Bloomberg Philanthropies, for helping Oliver Scholars take center stage! 💚

#OliverScholars #OliverScholarsGala #ANightOnBroadway #Gala2026 #SponsorSpotlight #ThankYou #Education #Opportunity by @oliverscholars

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🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟 We’re proud to recognize John & Louisa Troubh as Master Level Sponsors of our 2026 Gala! 🧡 Your belief in our students ensures they have access to the tools, mentorship, and opportunities they need to excel.

✨ Join us on September 30th for a night of celebration, inspiration, and community at The Edison Ballroom. This unforgettable Gala will honor our 2026 Champion of Excellence and showcase the power of education in action.

🎟️ Tickets are available now! There are still sponsorship opportunities for those who want to make a greater impact or simply sponsor students to attend. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special celebration!

https://pro.gofundme.com/event/2026-gala/e791541 by @oliverscholars

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🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟 We’re thrilled to celebrate Adrian Millan ’94, proud Oliver Scholars alum, as a Master Level Sponsor of our Gala! 💫 Adrian’s journey with Oliver has come full circle; his generosity now helps open doors of opportunity for the next generation of Scholars, just as they were once opened for him.

✨ Join us on September 30th at The Edison Ballroom for a night of celebration, inspiration, and community as we honor our 2026 Champions of Excellence and continue to build the leaders of tomorrow.

🎟️ Tickets are available now—and there are still sponsorship opportunities for those who want to make a greater impact, or even sponsor students to attend. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening!
https://pro.gofundme.com/event/2026-gala/e791541 by @oliverscholars

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🌟 Sponsor Spotlight 🌟 We’re proud to celebrate Terry-Ann Burrell ’95, Oliver alumna, Board Member, and Doctorate-Level Sponsor of our 2026 Gala! 🧡

Terry-Ann’s commitment to excellence and her dedication to opening doors for the next generation embody the very heart of Oliver Scholars. Her leadership reminds us what’s possible when scholars give back and pay it forward.

✨ Join us on September 30th at The Edison Ballroom for an unforgettable night of celebration, inspiration, and community — honoring our 2026 Champions of Excellence and showcasing the transformative power of education.

🎟️ Tickets are available now!
https://pro.gofundme.com/event/2026-gala/e791541 by @oliverscholars

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🎉 We’re thrilled to announce our 2026 Gala Alumni Awardees!

This year, we’re celebrating three extraordinary Oliver Scholars alumni whose accomplishments, leadership, and commitment to giving back continue to inspire our community.

🏆 Kevin Cummings ’97 — Service Award
Recognizing his continued commitment to service and making a meaningful impact in his community.

🏆 Tricia Taitt ’96 — Leadership Award
Celebrating her exceptional leadership and the example she continues to set for others.

🏆 Jeffrey Then ’07 — Scholarship Award
Honoring his commitment to scholarship, achievement, and lifelong learning.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Kevin, Tricia, and Jeffrey and the many ways they continue to embody the Oliver Scholars spirit of Outdream. Outdo. Outshine.

✨ Come celebrate them with us!

Join us on September 30, 2026, at The Edison Ballroom for our 2026 Gala, A Night on Broadway, as we honor our awardees and come together to support the next generation of Oliver Scholars.

🎭 Tickets and tables are available now. Gather your guests, choose your Broadway theme, and join us for a night to remember!

Come celebrate. Come support. Come shine with us!
https://pro.gofundme.com/event/2026-gala/e791541

#OliverScholars #2026Gala #ANightOnBroadway #AlumniAwardees #OutdreamOutdoOutshine #CollegeAccess #Leadership #Service #Scholarship by @oliverscholars

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Oliver Scholars’ Mock Interview Day is coming up on October 12, and we’re looking for volunteers to serve as mock interviewers for our scholars.

This is a chance to:
✨ Share your professional experience
✨ Help a scholar practice interviewing in a supportive environment
✨ Provide valuable feedback and encouragement
✨ Make a meaningful impact on a young person’s future

Interviews will take place virtually via Zoom, with three session options throughout the day:

🕙 Morning: 10–11:30 AM
🕧 Midday: 12:30–2 PM
🕒 Afternoon: 3–4:30 PM

You bring your experience. Our scholars bring their ambition. Together, we can help them walk into their next interview with greater confidence.

Volunteer today and help shape the future of an Oliver Scholar!

👉 Sign up: https://signup.com/go/iKcNeQg

#OliverScholars #MockInterviews #Volunteer #FutureLeaders #CollegeAccess #CareerReadiness #GiveBack by @oliverscholars

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Great teams are built with great people, and we’re looking for two mission-driven professionals who are ready to make an impact.

At Oliver Scholars, we work every day to expand educational opportunity and help talented young people outdream, outdo, and outshine. Now, we’re looking for the next members of our team to help us take that mission even further.

We’re currently hiring for two full-time positions:

📚 Director of Admissions
Lead the work of identifying and welcoming the next generation of Oliver Scholars.

🎓 Assistant Director of Placement
Help our Scholars navigate the journey from Oliver to the college and opportunities that come next.

Know someone who would be a great fit? This is your sign to tag them, share this post, or send the opportunity their way.

And if you’re looking for a role where your work can have a real and lasting impact on young people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

👉 Explore the opportunities and apply:
https://oliverscholars.org/work-here/

Help us find the people who will help shape what’s next.

#NowHiring #EducationJobs #NonprofitCareers #HigherEducation #CollegeAccess Admissions StudentSuccess OliverScholars Hiring EducationLeadership NYCJobs by @oliverscholars

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About last night…. Congratulations to the Oliver Scholars Class of 2030. #RecognitionCeremony (more pics to come) by @oliverscholars

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