About
Breakthrough Pittsburgh is a tuition-free, six-year academic program for highly motivated, underserved students. Students are onboarded going into 7th grade and receive support, resources, and programming through high school graduation.
Programs
- Breakthrough Pittsburgh — Tuition-free, six-year academic program for highly motivated, underserved students. Students are onboarded going into 7th grade and supported through high school graduation.
At a glance
- Ages: 11–18 years old
- General schedule: Six-year academic program; students are onboarded going into 7th grade and receive support, resources, and programming until high school graduation.
About the provider
Breakthrough Pittsburgh launched in 1993 as Summerbridge Pittsburgh, held its first summer in 1994, and changed its name in 2017. Its mission is to increase academic opportunity for highly motivated, underserved students and get them into college ready to succeed, and to inspire and develop the next generation of teachers and educational leaders.
Last updated October 23, 2026.
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