There is something incredible about a place where hundreds of students of all different backgrounds, interests, and personalities can come together and accept each other unconditionally.  – Sarah, CTY student

At CTY, we have been inspired to add bright children from low-income families to our programs by Thomas Jefferson’s timeless argument in favor of public schools in Virginia: “By . . .[selecting] youths of genius from among the classes of the poor, we hope to avail the State of those talents which nature has sown as liberally among the poor as the rich, but which perish without use if not sought for and cultivated.” 

CTY provides a unique educational experience for the most promising young scholars. It is our mission to educate and inspire exceptional young people and position them to fulfill their most ambitious intellectual and professional dreams. A gift to CTY is an investment in our most talented youth and our greatest hope for a bright future.

We are proud of CTY’s track record of fiscal responsibility and we are committed to keeping fundraising costs low.  CTY spends less than 10 cents to raise $1.00.