Pathway To Your Future

Pathway To Your Future is a free week-long visit program for rising sophomores and juniors in high school who are underrepresented minority students, eligible for federal Pell Grants, and/or first-generation college students.

Pathway to Your Future promotes resilience by empowering students to identify community assets who promote civic engagement. Their stories are the stories of their communities.

Deadline to Apply: Friday, February 28, 2025
Program Dates: June 21-26, 2025

Students will:

Have the potential to receive an annual scholarship up to $25,000 upon completion of this program in addition to MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS upon admission to Wabash College;
Engage superior faculty and staff in student-centered, hands-on learning experiences;
Enjoy the College’s first-class athletics and recreational facilities;
Learn from civic and business leaders to develop transferable skills; and
Build life-long connections with high school students from around the country.

Travel expenses are covered, and the event is free. The only funds participants will need to bring are for incidentals. Health insurance is required to attend Wabash summer programs.

Providing a taste of collegiate life, Pathway to Your Future aims to ensure that all students, regardless of background, graduate with the necessary skills to lead thoughtful conversations and to help build more inclusive communities. Pathway to Your Future is an opportunity specifically provided for underrepresented minority students to learn about the numerous benefits that come with being a Wabash Man, and to build connections with guys they will see again when they attend college at Wabash.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter at Wabash College. A leading liberal arts college for men in west central Indiana, Wabash College is conveniently situated 45 miles west of Indianapolis (IN) and 150 miles south of Chicago (IL). Preparing young men to think critically, act responsibly, lead effectively, and live humanely, the College ranks nationally in several categories, like #1 Best Professor Accessibility, #2 in Best Alumni Network, and #4 in Best Internship Opportunities.

Learn more about Pathway to Your Future.

For any enrollment questions, please contact Kim King II, Asst. Director of the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies (kingk@wabash.edu).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Pathway to Your Future?

Pathway to Your Future aims to ensure that all students, regardless of background, graduate
with the necessary skills to lead thoughtful conversations and to help build more inclusive
communities. Rising sophomores and juniors in high school are given priority consideration.

Why should students attend?

Upon completion of the program and admission to the College, you will automatically be
considered for an annual $25,000 scholarship and other merit opportunities. Wabash College
ranks nationally in several categories, including Highest Earning Alumni with a median midcareer salary or $155,800, Best Professor Accessibility, Best Classroom Experience, Best
Financial Aid, and more.

Where does Pathway take place?

The program is hosted on the campus of Wabash College, conveniently situated 45 miles west
of Indianapolis (IN) and 150 miles south of Chicago (IL).

How is transportation managed?

Indiana Participants: Transportation will be provided via a College van with an approved driver
(pick-up details to be determined). Guardians may otherwise bring their son and be
reimbursed for mileage according to College policy (62.5 cents per mile).

National Participants: The College will make flight arrangements. An electronic travel itinerary
will be provided relative to your origination city. (A College-approved driver will provide direct
transportation to and from campus from the arrival city.)

How should students dress?

Dress is casual. You will be moving from place to place, participating in a variety of activities. A
swim suit is advisable.

Do students need to bring money?

Lodging and food are covered by the College, where you will stay in one of our modern
dormitories and eat in the College’s primary dining hall. Students should bring money only for
incidental purchases, like souvenirs and other items in the Wabash College bookstore.

What is the daily schedule?

A daily sample agenda can be found here. Each day is designed to combine classroom
enrichment with afternoon leadership activity and recreational fun. A trip to Indianapolis (the
state capital) is arranged.

Directions

Wabash is conveniently served by Interstate 74 from the east and west, and U.S. 231 from the north and south.

From the East (Indianapolis): Take I-74 to exit 39 (Indiana 32), go left off the interstate into downtown Crawfordsville (approximately four miles). Turn left (south) on U.S. 231 (Washington Street) and continue three blocks to Wabash Avenue. Turn right on Wabash Avenue and continue three blocks to campus.

From the West (Illinois): Take I-74 to exit 34 (U.S. 231), turn right (south) off the interstate into downtown Crawfordsville (five miles). Proceed south to Wabash Avenue (you will see a sign for Wabash on the right). Turn right onto Wabash Avenue and continue three blocks to campus.

From the North (I-65, Lafayette): Take U.S. 231 South into downtown Crawfordsville (approximately 30 miles). Proceed south to Wabash Avenue (you will see a sign for Wabash on the right). Turn right onto Wabash Avenue and continue three blocks to campus.

From the South (I-70, Greencastle): Take U.S. 231 into downtown Crawfordsville. Proceed north on U.S. 231 (Washington Street) to Wabash Avenue. Turn left onto Wabash Avenue and continue three blocks to campus.

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