The Difference
There are a number of compelling factors that distinguish Beyond the Boroughs from the myriad scholarship programs already in existence:

            Our Fundraising Strategy   Tutan Reyes ultimately envisions Beyond the Boroughs as a movement more than a scholarship fund.  As the fund grows and matures, more and more deserving students can experience the advantage of a college education.  Giving in ways that make a difference shouldn’t be reserved for a privileged few any more than attending college should be.  Our fundraising strategy honors all those who find a way to donate, and not merely the highest contributors. 

            Our Founder    Tutan Reyes takes this program as seriously as he does the other commitments in his life.  Prior to starting a scholarship fund, he hired a philanthropic advisor to ensure the program was handled in the most thorough and professional manner possible.  More interested in the accessibility of scholarships than he is in personal acclaim, Reyes has made it easy for donors to establish scholarships in their own names, or in honor of loved ones. 

            Our Range   Beyond the Boroughs was not created to benefit a single segment of the population, or students of a particular ethnic or racial group, or those from a specific geographic area.  It is not a scholarship fund for only the academically or athletically “gifted,” but rather aims to benefit all hardworking, low-income students who are motivated to further their education beyond high school. 

            Our Awards   Typically, the largest amount for a college scholarship from a private funder is $2,500 a year.  Beyond the Boroughs will award each student with up to $20,000, distributed over four years. 

            Our Timing   Prospective recipients can apply for a Beyond the Boroughs scholarship before the start of freshman year, or at any time during their undergraduate work.