About Us
A nonprofit built from a journey.
Next Generation Scholars is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring, educating, and empowering young people to pursue purposeful lives through education, leadership development, and community engagement.
The organization was created to provide students with guidance, mentorship, and resources that help them reach their full potential while also supporting individuals who take a non-traditional path to higher education. Through mentorship initiatives, academic support services, leadership development programs, and scholarship opportunities, Next Generation Scholars seeks to cultivate the next generation of leaders, scholars, and community servants.
- Statesboro, Georgia
- Federally recognized 501(c)(3)
- Founded by Kelvin & Joybora Robinson
Meet the founders
Kelvin & Joybora Robinson
Next Generation Scholars was founded by Kelvin and Joybora Robinson, two non-traditional college students whose journey reflects perseverance, faith, and a deep commitment to serving others. They met in high school, and their partnership grew stronger as they supported one another through life's challenges.
They worked hard to provide stability and opportunity for their family. Although education had always been important to them, the responsibilities of adulthood meant college did not happen immediately after high school, but they believed their lives were meant for something greater.
“They always believed their lives were meant for something greater.”
In 2023, Joybora enrolled at Georgia Southern University to work toward her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with long-term aspirations of becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Shortly after, Kelvin enrolled at Georgia Southern to pursue a Bachelor's in Middle Grades Education with endorsements in Applied Cultural Diversity Learning and ESOL, with the goal of becoming an educator and principal.
Today, both are thriving academically, maintaining GPAs above 3.8. Throughout their journey, friends, coworkers, and family began looking to them for encouragement and guidance, inspiring several to enroll in college.
Recognizing the power of mentorship, encouragement, and education, they founded Next Generation Scholars to help young people discover their purpose, pursue education, and develop into leaders who positively impact their communities.
Georgia Southern University · GPAs above 3.8 · Co-Founders
A note from us
Our mission & vision.
Mission
The MISSION of Next Generation Scholars is to educate, mentor, and empower young people by providing guidance, academic support, leadership development, and access to opportunities that help them build purposeful and successful futures.
Vision
Our VISION is to cultivate the Next Generation of scholars, leaders, and servants who are equipped with the education, mentorship, and character needed to positively impact their communities.
“It's NEVER too late to become who you were meant to be.”
Core values
Five values, one mission.
The principles behind every program, every mentor match, and every decision we make.
01
Education
We believe education is a powerful tool for changing lives and expanding opportunities.
02
Mentorship
Positive guidance and strong role models help young people discover their purpose and potential.
03
Service
We believe in serving others and building stronger communities through leadership and compassion.
04
Perseverance
Success is possible regardless of when a journey begins. Determination and hard work can transform lives.
05
Integrity
We lead with honesty, responsibility, and a commitment to doing what is right.