It started with a vow to God. If the life of his critically ill young son was saved, Lawrence Mann pledged to spend the rest of his life investing in youth.
Lawrence created Top Achievers Foundation in 1996. For more than two decades, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization has inspired and empowered students to live a lifestyle of high achievement. Through after-school education and coaching in STEAM, esports, financial literacy and basketball, as well as mentorship from area leaders, Top Achievers prepares students for success in college and beyond. Scholarships enable the participation of economically disadvantaged youth because we believe all kids deserve a chance.
We make an investment into every Top Achievers student. We want to see them succeed after high school graduation, and help provide them with the resources to do so. Ninety five percent of our students go on to attend college. Our alumni include professional athletes, leaders of charitable organizations, government officials, and corporate professionals.
STEAM
STEAM
Mentorship
Mentorship
Esports
Esports
Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy
Basketball
Basketball
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of Top Achievers’ students graduate high school
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of Top Achievers’ students go on to attend college
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of Top Achievers’ students graduate from college
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of Top Achievers’ students are an ethnic minority
approximate number of volunteers supporting Top Achievers
Top Achievers’ alumni have attended:
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Harvard University
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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University of Notre Dame
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University of Texas
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Southern Methodist University
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University of Arkansas
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Oklahoma State University
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The University of Oklahoma
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Stephen F. Austin State University
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Collin College
All kids deserve a chance. This principle has guided the Top Achievers Foundation since 1996, and it’s the reason why we are dedicated to making our programs accessible to all youth, regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status, or level of ability.
Total scholarship amount awarded to economically disadvantaged Top Achievers’ students since 1996
Approximate number of scholarships awarded to economically disadvantaged Top Achievers’ students every school year
Scholarship amount awarded per Top Achievers’ student in 2021-2022 school year
Total scholarship amount awarded to Top Achievers’ students in 2021-2022 school year
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of Top Achievers’ students receive a need-based scholarship each school year
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