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The All-In Milwaukee Scholar Journey transforms potential into success. From high school through college graduation, scholars receive the financial support, academic guidance, and career development they need to thrive.
Each scholar is paired with a dedicated advisor and joins a vibrant community driven to complete college and launch meaningful careers in Milwaukee. Through our dynamic seasonal institutes and hands-on career experiences, scholars gain the skills, confidence, and connections to lead in our city.
All-In Milwaukee partners with high school counselors and community organizations to identify eligible students.
Most nominees come through Pathway Partners, but any eligible Milwaukee senior can request an application link.
The scholar application opens in November and is due in mid-February. Selections are announced by April and scholars must accept by May 1.
In the most recent cycle, All-In Milwaukee worked with a total of more than 60 Milwaukee high schools, including Milwaukee Public Schools, private and charter schools, to select an incoming class of 185 scholars in Spring 2025. All-In Milwaukee intends to accept 200 scholars in Spring 2026.
In May, all new All-In Milwaukee scholars attend an orientation session, where they are provided a syllabus that maps out the next four years and sets expectations.
In August, scholars attend the Summer Institute, with workshops built around All-In Milwaukee’s four model pillars.
Scholars meet with advisors at least three times in the first semester (two times in the second semester) to reflect on progress and the four-pillar model and attend the Career & Major Exploration Workshop to identify interests, skills, and values.
Scholars attend the Winter Institute (January) and begin building their professional toolkit – including a professional resume, which they will update each semester throughout college.
Sophomore and junior scholars meet with their Scholar Advisor at least twice per semester and stay in touch via text and email.
Meetings focus on academic progress and securing intentional experiences—paid internships, study abroad, research fellowships, or other growth opportunities to help scholars build career skills and professional networks.
During Summer and Winter Institutes, scholars refine their LinkedIn profiles, participate in mock interviews, and attend a career fair with 45+ corporate partners offering internships and job opportunities.
Senior year is an exciting time as scholars prepare for graduation and life after college.
Scholar Advisors help seniors create a clear post-graduation plan and secure a First Destination within six months — a full-time job or graduate school enrollment.
Seniors meet with advisors twice per semester and continue to participate in Summer and Winter Institutes.
They attend the career fair and begin applying for full-time roles or advanced education opportunities.
Advisors provide job search guidance, resume and cover letter support, and facilitate introductions to career partners when appropriate.
Scholar Advisors continue supporting graduates for up to six months after graduation if they have not yet secured a “First Destination” (full-time employment or graduate school enrollment.
Advisors guide graduates through the job search and career transition process.
As the program grows, All-In Milwaukee will build a strong alumni network where graduates close education and career gaps and contribute to a vibrant professional community.
By becoming an All-In Milwaukee scholar, you are committing to complete college at one of our University Partners and matriculate into the Wisconsin workforce. High school seniors interested in applying to be a part of the All-In Milwaukee program must be nominated by an AIM Pathway Partner and meet the eligibility criteria of the program.
The Class of 2026 application is open. Applications are due by 3 p.m. on February 11, 2026.
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