A year to stretch and strengthen

City Scholars, implemented in 2017 as part of our five-year strategic plan, is a one-year program providing a post-graduate experience at The Academy at Watkinson for deserving Hartford public high school graduates.

The Academy is a bridge year for college-bound students who are not yet college-ready. The program combines classes at Watkinson, helping students strengthen their high school transcript, with access to the University of Hartford to help students develop the confidence that college requires. City Scholars are guided through the college admissions process by Watkinson’s expert college counselors.

With nearly a decade of results, a new class of City Scholars is enrolled yearly thanks to both individual donors and the Watkinson Golf Classic.