Oliver Scholars

Oliver Scholars prepares high-achieving Black and Latino students from underserved New York City communities for success at top independent schools and prestigious colleges. We provide crucial support for our Scholars so they can realize their full potential and ultimately give back to the city, the nation, and the world. Founded in 1984, Oliver Scholars prepares high-achieving Black and Latino students in New York City for success at top independent schools and prestigious colleges. Founder John Hoffman was contacted by his alma mater, The George School, for help recruiting academically talented Black and Latino students who would benefit from a rigorous independent school environment. Hoffman partnered with NYC Superintendent Albert G. Oliver to identify the very first Oliver Scholars and to form partnerships with the first group of consortium schools The George School, Westtown School, and The Brooklyn Friends School. Tragically, Albert G. Oliver passed away in a car accident i...