About us
We believe in students before the world catches up.
Support A Scholar, Inc. is a nonprofit built on one simple idea: every student with a plan deserves a real shot at it.
Our story
Why Support A Scholar exists.
We know so many students have the drive, talent, and determination to continue their education. We also know the cost of college, trade school, and other postsecondary paths can stop them before they start.
Support A Scholar was created to change that. Not just with financial support, but with a clear message every student can feel: your goals are worth investing in.
Our mission
To help students with financial need pursue their dreams after high school by providing scholarships, essential resources, and a supportive community.
Our values
What we want every student to feel.
Seen.
We see the work you're already putting in, and we know what you're carrying.
Supported.
Through scholarships, essentials, and connection, we help lighten the load.
Encouraged.
You'll know someone believes in your potential and is cheering you on.
Meet the founder
Meet Rockell Bartoli
Rockell Bartoli is the founder of Support A Scholar, Inc. Through her work creating The Scholar Budget and teaching students how to apply for scholarships, she saw the same story again and again: capable, determined students held back by cost.
The more students she helped find funding, the clearer her next step became. She wanted to give scholarships and resources of her own, and to build a community that reminds students they don't have to do this alone.
Today, Support A Scholar is that vision in action: investing in students who already have a plan and helping them move forward with confidence.