The Dream Scholarship Program

The Dream Scholarship Program exists to help students overcome the academic, social, and emotional effects of financial hardship through a Spirit-led, after-school program.

WHAT WE DO

Our role is to assist families and teachers by narrowing the gap between home and school. During After School hours, each Dream Scholarship student will have the opportunity to receive one-on-one time with a Dream Scholarship leader where they will receive assistance with their homework or any other specific educational needs. Outside of the one-on-one time for school work, Dream Scholarship students will be able to spend quality time with the rest of the After School students as they build relationships, strengthen friendships, and form community. 

Each day, we are able to offer our students various activities that encourage wellness in all aspects of their life, including physical activity, creativity, and spiritual growth. 

During our 10-week Summer Camp program, which we offer 5 days a week during summer, Dream Scholarship students have the opportunity to participate in daily activities, weekly field trips, and tutoring sessions.

Through partnership with Pitt County Schools, this program is both an extension of the school system and Opendoor After School. Students are offered the opportunity to participate based on our heart to fulfill James 1:27 and through our partnership with the Pitt County School Social Workers. It is because of the generosity of the Opendoor Church family that the Dream Scholarship Program exists and continues to touch the lives of families in our community.

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MENTORSHIP

We are passionate about stewarding what God has given our program. Our heart is to invest into these students and encourage them as they discover their identity as a child of God.

  • We offer academic support to our Dream Scholarship Students in math, reading, and any other educational needs they have. The material ranges from 1st grade to 5th grade. Tutoring sessions in the Dream Scholarship Program operate from 3:00-5:00pm Monday through Friday.

  • Our mentors volunteer to serve with the Dream Scholarship Program and are a vital part of what we do. They remain present and engaged with our students by building strong relationships, speaking positivity into their lives, and encouraging them with love and grace. It is our goal to reflect Jesus in all that we do.

    If you are interested in becoming a mentor or tutor, click “JOIN THE TEAM” below.

DONATE

When you donate to The Dream Scholarship Program, you are giving students the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. Your donation helps provide a way for students to attend Opendoor After School and Summer Camp and receive all the added resources the Dream Scholarship Program provides.

To better assist working parents, childcare is available on teacher workdays, extended holiday breaks, or anytime school is not in session. We are here to support the Dream Scholarship Families, and your generous donations make that possible.

  • The complete cost to scholarship a student for one full year of After School and Summer Camp is $7,000, and every dollar counts. If you are interested in investing in a child’s life, click “DONATE” below.