TRIO Talent Search serves students from 12 area middle schools and 7 area high schools:

The middle schools are:

  • Ben Steele
  • Huntley Project
  • Medicine Crow
  • Canyon Creek
  • Laurel
  • Riverside
  • Castle Rock
  • Lewis & Clarl
  • Shepherd
  • Edler Grove
  • Lockwood
  • Will James

The high schools are:

  • Huntley Project
  • Laurel
  • Lockwood
  • Senior
  • Skyview
  • Shepherd
  • West

Since this is a federally funded program, students may be selected based on the following criteria:

    1. Completion of the fifth grade.
    2. Must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S.
    3. Completion of the Talent Search application

Talent Search is an academic support program.  Students are encouraged to maintain at least a 'C' average in school, attend meetings and actively participate in the programs workshops and activities.

The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide services to eligible students. Talent Search is required to gather certain information, such as SSN and family income. Federal law required that all information remain confidential.

Services and activities provided by TRIO Talent Search are at no cost to participants or their families. The resources used are viewed as an investment in each student's future. Our goal is to give every TRIO Talent Search participant an opportunity to start and complete a college education.