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Ms. Gale Stewart is one of the founding board members of L.E.E.P To College Foundation and has served as the facilitator and initiator of L2C Mentorship Programs for over 11 years. She is a living legend and has tirelessly recruited and paired L2C Scholars with experienced professionals or alumni who provide guidance, support, and advice in career development, as well as personal and academic support, community engagement, and networking opportunities to help L2C Scholars build connections within their industry or field. This scholarship is awarded to a current L2C Scholar who has shown mentorship amongst fellow L2C Scholars and within the community.

Innovation | Inventor's STEM Camp! July 21-25 at UMD. Does your middle school students have what it takes to come up with an idea and carry it through the entire invention process? This project-based STEM Camp, Inventor's Workshop will guide them through an interactive, hands-on process! Robotics, Physics, Engineering and Biology sciences will be the foundation to innovation.

The Ally | L2C Entrepreneurship Institute, August 4-8, 10am-3pm, provides high school students with valuable professional skills, life skills, financial independence and much more. The Ally | L2C Entrepreneurship Institute and interactive, innovative week, offers independence and valuable life skills, and offers high school students a unique pathway to success and personal fulfillment.

ALLY L2C College tours, July 13-17, are crucial for high school students because they offer a firsthand look at campus life, allowing students to determine if a particular college is a good fit for them. Visits help students understand admissions requirements, program details, and make a more informed decision about where they want to apply and attend. They also provide an opportunity to connect with students, faculty, and staff, gaining valuable insights beyond what's available online.

We proudly launch 10 Minutes for MEE (Motivational, Educational, and Empowerment)! 4th Saturdays of the month, through September, at 10:10 a.m.! For only 10 minutes (no more or less), participants will interact and engage with educators, psychologists, social workers, and community and corporate partners for 10 minutes virtually. Each session will provide insight, themes, and topics to motivate, empower, and educate our youth. This initiative is designed for middle, high school, and college students and those who care for them.

L.E.E.P To College Foundation (L2C) provides direct and in-direct service learning opportunities. Service learning for youth provides a range of benefits including developing a sense of social responsibility, enhancing critical thinking and communication skills, boosting self-esteem, fostering leadership abilities, gaining practical experience related to community issues, and promoting a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives within their community; essentially, it helps young people become more engaged citizens while building valuable life skills. The L2C Dream B.I.G. Podcast Service Team is one of four service learning opportunities offered by the organization. The Podcast is led and produced by the L2C Scholars and mentors.