Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Atlas Scholars program?
Scholars will participate in a one month summer program for three consecutive summers, starting with the summer between sophomore and junior year of high school. Scholars' last summer program will be the summer before they enter college.

What type of time commitment is required throughout the year?
We want Scholars to focus primarily on their academic performance and ensuring they are involved with organizations and service which builds up a strong college resume - however, we do have expectations throughout the year: for current juniors we provide SAT and ACT tutoring once a week for 10 weeks in the Fall and the Spring; there are also 3 mandatory 1-1 meetings with our Program Coordinator to set goals and evaluate performance.

Do I have to reapply every year to stay in the program?
No. However, you must remain in good standing with the Atlas Scholars program team. Scholars are required to maintain a relationship with their mentor, maintain a minimum GPA, submit test scores when requested, and adhere to program requirements in order to remain in the program.

How is transportation provided?
For Scholars who need it, we provide a Metro Pass they can use to get to the office. During programming, to attend site visits, transportation is provided. There is no transportation provided to get to and from the office.

How are students compensated during the summer?
Students are paid a stipend ($12/hour) after the four-week summer program.

Are students considered employees of Iapetus Holdings?
No, students are not considered employees of Iapetus Holdings or its portfolio companies and therefore receive no employee benefits.

Can I participate in other programs or employment after I’ve been accepted into Atlas Scholars?
We strongly encourage our Scholars to remain active by participating in many different activities throughout the year. However, due to the performance-based nature of our program, we require all students to be present for the duration of each year’s four-week summer program.