Beacon Pathways Early College Program
Beacon Pathways (Beacon), Wentworth's Early College Pathways Program, is an innovative educational partnership between the City of Boston and Wentworth to introduce the college experience to high school students. The goal is to increase attendance, retention, and graduation rates of Boston youth by showing them that they can succeed in college and beyond.
Beacon is free for participants, with Wentworth, foundations and corporate sponsors funding the initiative. Participating students take classes on Wentworth’s campus, simultaneously meeting some high school graduation requirements and earning college credits through hands-on coursework.
Benefits for Beacon Pathways Students:
- Earn and receive up to 32 college credits toward a Wentworth degree.
- Guaranteed full-time admission to Wentworth Institute of Technology as first-year students.
- Minimum merit scholarship of $20,000 per year. This award is renewable annually for up to 8 semesters provided students meet the established standards of satisfactory academic progress. This level of commitment does not preclude eligibility for other merit and/or need-based financial aid as determined through the receipt of the FAFSA.
- Priority registration to RAMP, Wentworth’s pre-college summer bridge for Boston youth.
Interested in learning more about Dual Credit? Please contact Kate Stutz, Director of College Access and Success
Partner High Schools
State-Designated Early College Partners
Wentworth is committed to collaborating with our local high schools and Boston Public Schools to revolutionize education delivery and provide equitable opportunities for underserved youth. Below are our current state-designated Early College partners who are essential to our work.
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Dearborn STEM Academy
Dearborn STEM Academy (Dearborn) students graduate with the 21st century skills required for college and career success, prepared to serve as thoughtful, engaged citizens, who contribute to the health, vibrancy and development of their community. In collaboration with Dearborn, Wentworth is building an Early College and Innovation Pathway models in Computer Science and Engineering.
The partnership received Early College Designation from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in 2021.
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Fenway High School
Fenway High School (Fenway) aims to create a socially committed and morally responsible community of learners that values its students as individuals. Fenway’s goal is to encourage academic excellence and to develop intellectual habits of mind, self-esteem, and leadership skills among all students. In collaboration with Fenway, Wentworth is building an Early College and Innovation Pathway model called Entrepreneurship for Good with a focus on socially responsible creativity.
The partnership received Early College Designation from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in 2022.
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New Mission High School
New Mission High School (NMHS) students graduate with the 21st century skills required for college and career success, prepared to serve as thoughtful, engaged citizens, who contribute to the health, vibrancy and development of their community. In collaboration with NMHS, Wentworth is building an Early College model in Computer Science and Engineering.
The partnership received Early College Designation from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in 2022.
Partnering with Beacon Pathways
If you are a local public school, community based organization, foundation/non-profit, corporate leader, donor, or member of the government, our program depends on you! Please connect with us to schedule a conversation.
