Rising Scholars Foundation Inc.

04/08/2026

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04/06/2026

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04/02/2026

Join us during the 2026 Giving Challenge!

For 24 hours only, 4/15 NOON -4/26 NOON all donations up to $100 will be matched by The Patterson Foundation in Sarasota County!

We are counting on you to help get our programs into the hands of more students in need.

This is the first year we get to take part in the challenge hosted by Community Foundation of Sarasota County

We provide free and low-cost tutoring, test prep, and college readiness support to underserved students, helping them overcome barriers and access higher education opportunities.

If interested in donating independently, visit: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GREXQ3TRRPPL8

Check us out https://risingscholarsfoundation.org

01/01/2026

Community Sponsors Needed

Rising Scholars Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit educational organization serving underrepresented students and low-income families throughout Southwest Florida. Our mission is to ensure that every student—regardless of background—has access to the academic support, guidance, and resources needed to succeed in school and beyond.

We provide both free and reduced-cost academic support services to students who face barriers to educational equity. Through our programs, we work closely with families and schools to close opportunity gaps and build strong foundations for long-term academic success.

Throughout the year, Rising Scholars Foundation hosts impactful initiatives designed to support students at critical stages of their educational journey. One of our signature programs, Literacy Liftoff, prepares incoming kindergarten students with essential early-learning skills, helping to foster confidence, school readiness, and a lifelong love of reading.

Each year, we also host Scholars Prep, an intensive program for incoming high school students. This initiative equips students with the academic planning, mentorship, and college-readiness guidance needed to successfully graduate and achieve guaranteed acceptance to a Florida college—often with scholarship opportunities—while navigating every step of the process along the way.

We are currently welcoming businesses and individuals who are interested in partnering with us as sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities include featured spotlights and meaningful community visibility, while directly supporting students who need it most.

To learn more about our sponsorship levels or to get involved, please email [email protected].

Together, we can invest in education, expand opportunity, and empower the next generation of scholars.

12/18/2025

Invest in education. Elevate your brand. Our sponsorships create real impact for students while showcasing businesses committed to giving back to the very communities they are a part of. Sponsorship opportunities launch January 2025.

Email [email protected] for more info.

10/07/2025

✨ We’re growing — and we need YOU! ✨
Our new nonprofit is dedicated to supporting students from low-income households with tutoring, scholarships, and educational programs. We’re seeking passionate leaders to join our Board of Directors and help us expand our reach in the community.
💡 Educators | Community Leaders | Business Professionals | Advocates
If you’re ready to make a difference and help more students and families succeed, we’d love to hear from you! 💙

06/23/2025

06/21/2025

Hi friends—
I’m Ali Tozer, founder of Rising Scholars Foundation, and I want to share the heart behind the work we do.

I began my journey in education when I graduated college at just 20 years old> I fell into the position of a teacher working with underserved youth. From the very start, I saw what students could accomplish—not because life was easy, but because someone believed in them and gave them the support they needed.

I’ve had the incredible privilege of witnessing students defy the odds when they’re given the right supports:

✨ A student who entered my 8th grade classroom speaking no English—yet passed the science FCAT exam by the end of the year.
✨ A student living in a home with no food, electricity, or running water—who showed up every day eager to learn and was academically brilliant.
✨ A student from a family of undocumented immigrants—who pursued dual enrollment, graduated high school with her associate’s degree, and changed her family’s trajectory.
✨ A student who lost her mother to a drug overdose in middle school—who I proudly watched walk the stage at her 8th grade and high school graduations as an honors student, then again at Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in just three years, and again two years later with her master’s degree.
✨ A student new to this country, left homeless after his family was deported and at risk of not graduating due to a lack of meeting required test scores—who still found a way to walk across the graduation stage.

These are not isolated miracles. These are what happens when students are seen, supported, and empowered.

That’s why I founded Rising Scholars Foundation—to make sure more students like these have access to the tutoring, test prep, and college guidance they need to reach their full potential. Our mission is to provide those services to students from low-income, underrepresented, and at-risk backgrounds who often get overlooked.

We’ve just launched our GoFundMe to raise scholarship funds for the 2025–2026 school year. Every dollar goes toward one-on-one support, SAT/ACT prep, and helping students realize that college is not out of reach—it’s just waiting for them.

If you’ve ever believed in the power of education to change a life, please support or share our campaign. Together, we can give more students the future they deserve.

At Rising Scholars Foundation, we believe every student—regardless of inc… Ali Tozer needs your support for Help Underserved Youth Access Tutoring & Test Prep

06/21/2025

🎓 Calling all Naples-area high school students! 🎓
Ready to boost your SAT & ACT scores and have fun doing it? Join us for an engaging, interactive prep workshop designed to help you succeed — hosted by Southwest Florida’s leading test prep provider, SPS Tutor, with an impressive 99% success rate in helping students raise their scores!
📚 What to expect:
Hands-on strategies
Peer collaboration
Real test-taking tips
Support from expert educator Ali Tozer, who has personally hand-curated an SAT & ACT prep program that delivers real, measurable results
Hosted in partnership with Rising Scholars Foundation Inc.
📍 Where: Naples Regional Library
📅 When: July 22nd 9 am- 12 noon or 12 noon - 4 pm
🕘 Who: All high school students welcome — especially rising juniors! (Now is the perfect time to start your prep before testing season hits.)
Come sharpen your skills, meet other motivated students, and walk into the school year feeling confident and ready. Let’s raise those scores together!
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpMltBxYruZxazs7zZs_jCHJwBeEzZypXwF6k4I8KtyKCZ2w/viewform?usp=dialog

06/21/2025

Interested in boosting your test scores?
Join us with Rising Scholars Foundation Inc. for a focused SAT or ACT Workshop on July 22nd at the Naples Regional Library.
SAT Workshop: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ACT Workshop: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Led by test prep expert Ali Tozer, each session will provide essential tips, strategies, and techniques to help students excel on their college entrance exams.
Cost: $60 for one session | $120 for both
Snacks and light refreshments will be provided.
Reserve your spot today—spaces are limited! Register here:

Please complete the registration form below. Applications must be completed by the parent or guardian if the child is a minor. The fee for each of these workshops are $60, there is no scholarship opportunities available for these dates. Snacks & refreshments will be provided to attendees. Registrati...

01/09/2025

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