☀️ Bright Young Women ☀️

Isa and Jessica (PCHS '24) are Bright Futures freshmen at The University of Utah.

Both Jessica and Isa earned scholarships that will fully fund the first four years of college education.

These Bright Young Women are Bright Futures.

Jessica's Story

“I learned about Bright Futures, and I liked what they were doing. Once I was old enough, I joined, because I wanted to put myself in a position to succeed."

Isa's Story

"I'm very happy with the opportunity Bright Futures gave me. Without that, I wouldn't... be here now."

Build the Foundation for Bright Futures

"It's not just money.

It's you deciding I am worthy of your support - and that means so much. To have an organization dedicated to supporting students like me is a privilege.

It's...because of Bright Futures that I aspire to push through these next years in college."

- Bright Futures PCHS 2022 Graduate

2024/2025 is the 9th year of PCEF's Bright Futures Park City:

• 160 current Bright Futures students
• 78 college students
• 82 high school students
• 10 college graduates!

As the number of Bright Futures students grows, the program maintains its astounding success rates.

What is the PCEF Bright Futures Program?

Bright Futures changes lives by supporting motivated first-generation students as they work to get to and through college.

The PCEF Bright Futures program walks alongside these first-gen students as they make their college graduation dreams a reality. 

Right now, there are 160 Bright Futures students – 78 in college - and they boast an 83% progression rate.

Nationwide - just 11% of first-gen college students battling economic barriers make it to the college graduation finish line.

10 members of the first & second cohorts of Bright Futures are now college graduates!

Your generosity is an investment into our future: it changes students' lives and economic outcomes for generations to come.

Park City High School First-Generation Task Force

Through PCEF Bright Futures and the counselors, teachers and programming at PCHS, a full spectrum of support is provided for students who are the first in their families to go to college. 

Dream Big is an award winning year-round PCHS curriculum preparing these students for the academic rigor of AP classes and college concurrent enrollment classes.

The Latinos in Action classes from 6th-12th grade teach leadership and community service skills, focusing on the strength of students' bilingual capabilities and multicultural experiences.

Want to Know More About PCEF?

Be sure to check out the PCEF website for information, resources, and stories about the students and teachers you inspire and the programs you provide.

Keep up with the latest PCEF news on social media too!

Park City Education Foundation | 435-615-0235 | www.pcef4kids.org