Services

WHAT WE OFFER

Helping Students Prepare for College Without Facing the Journey Alone

Built Different Scholars provides practical, student-centered support for scholarships, college preparation, academic goals, leadership development, and family understanding.

Services can support students at different stages, from early planning through senior-year applications.

Scholarship Coaching

Helping students discover scholarship opportunities and prepare competitive, organized applications.

Students may receive help with:

Finding scholarships that match their interests and goals
Developing effective scholarship search strategies
Planning and reviewing personal statements and essays
Building and improving a student resume
Preparing for letters of recommendation
Organizing scholarship applications and supporting materials
Tracking deadlines and next steps
Avoiding common scholarship application mistakes

College Readiness

College preparation begins long before senior year. We help students develop a plan that may include:

College planning and goal setting
Academic planning
Leadership development
Community service planning
Extracurricular involvement
College research
Career exploration

Student Workshops

Interactive workshops are available for schools, churches, youth ministries, community organizations, libraries, and basketball programs.

Parent Support

Parents are an important part of the college journey. Built Different Scholars helps families understand:

Scholarship timelines
FAFSA preparation
College planning and key milestones
Ways to support student follow-through and success
College financial planning conversations

One-on-One Coaching

Personalized coaching is designed around each student’s goals and current stage of preparation.

Sessions may include:

Scholarship planning
Essay review and feedback
Resume assistance
Accountability and organization
College application support
Academic goal setting

Built Different Skills Clinics

Our basketball clinics combine athletic development with educational encouragement. Participants receive:

Basketball skill instruction
Character development
Leadership lessons
Introduction to Built Different Scholars resources
College-preparation information and encouragement

We believe students should grow both on the court and in the classroom.

Speaking and Community Presentations

Horace Johnson is available to speak at schools, churches, parent groups, community organizations, athletic programs, and youth conferences.

Presentation topics include:

Scholarships
College preparation
Student motivation
Leadership
Academic success

Which Service Is Right for Your Student or Organization?

Tell us what support you need, who you serve, and the type of program you are considering.