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Support your students in reaching their full potential—whether they're exploring the future of AI by diving deep into the subjects they love, or building apps to help communities tackle challenges they care about.
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Partner Benefits
Monitor student progress
Nova partners recieve monthly email updates detailing where each of their students are in the Nova process, giving you full visibility into their journey.
Pass on program discounts
Nova partners can share their discount with their students. There are no minimums or commitments needed to become a partner!
Dedicated support
Nova partners get a success manager available in real-time—through email, text, or phone—ready to answer all questions and provide top-notch support.
What is Nova Scholar?
Founded in 2022, Nova has helped hundreds of students be taught by some of the best to shape their interests into top-tier projects.
Developing Tomorrow’s Problem Solvers
Nova Scholar students build the critical thinking skills and tenacity they’ll need to take on the complex and open-ended problems of the future.
Empowering Through Student-Led Learning
Designed with Stanford professors, our mentor training program leverages collaborative learning principles to inspire academic and personal growth.
Democratizing Access to Opportunity
Through Nova Scholar's network and scholarship program, we're deeply committed to expanding access to the life-changing potential of research for as many students as possible.
Nova Research: The Most Qualified Research Mentorship
By introducing Nova Scholar to your students, you're giving them access to an unparalleled mentor network and a support team genuinely committed to providing a personalized and inspiring research experience.
Any research subject
Every student has unique academic interests—while one might be passionate about physics, another may prefer history or creative writing. Our diverse mentor network spans a wide range of disciplines, ensuring that every student can explore what truly excites them.
Flexible scheduling
Nova Scholar programs flex to fit in with student and families’ busy schedules. Unlike other research programs with set start and end dates, Nova Scholar students choose the pace that works for them and their project.
Mentorship you can trust
Nova Scholar is the most selective research program—ensuring that your students are in the best hands. Most of our mentors join Nova Scholar not just for their expertise but because they are genuinely passionate about inspiring and guiding the next generation of scholars, innovators, and leader
All our research mentors have pursued graduate studies at the world’s top five universities—Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, and Stanford. Each mentor works with an average of just two students, guaranteeing personalized attention and deep engagement in every project.
All our research mentors have pursued graduate studies at the world’s top five universities—Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, and Stanford. Each mentor works with an average of just two students, guaranteeing personalized attention and deep engagement in every project.
Nova Patent: Advanced Mobile Application Mentorship
By introducing Nova Scholar to your students, you're giving them access to an unparalleled mentor network and a support team genuinely committed to providing a personalized and inspiring research experience.
Any project topic
Students can explore a wide range of project topics, including mobile app development in diverse areas—from healthcare to finance, education to social impact. Whatever their passion, Nova Scholar provides the expertise to bring their ideas to life.
Exceptional projects
Building something great takes dedication and effort. We’ve found that when you select four talented students and provide personalized instruction, the quality of their output reaches exceptional levels.
The best of the best mentorship
Nova Scholar is the most selective complex project program—ensuring that your students are in the best hands. Most of our mentors join Nova Scholar not just for their expertise but because they are genuinely passionate about inspiring and guiding the next generation of scholars, innovators, and leaders.
All our instructors have taught mobile application development or product design to 400+ Stanford undergraduates and have extensive experience translating the same curriculum to a high school level—ensuring students can achieve the same level of excellence and innovation.
All our instructors have taught mobile application development or product design to 400+ Stanford undergraduates and have extensive experience translating the same curriculum to a high school level—ensuring students can achieve the same level of excellence and innovation.
50+ counselors put their trust in us
Dev F.
Independent Education Consultant
"Nova Scholar exceeded every expectation. The mentors were not only experts in their fields but also deeply invested in each student's success. The communication was seamless, and the level of support provided felt truly personalized. It’s rare to find a program I can trust completely, but Nova Scholar has earned my highest recommendation"
Rachel V.
Independent ACT / SAT Tutor
"I always encourage my students to seek experiences that foster both academic and personal growth. Nova Scholar does exactly that—offering expert mentorship and a structured framework that empowers students to produce high-quality research. Beyond strengthening their academic interests and future opportunities, I’ve seen my students become more engaged, motivated, and confident in their work."
Becky R.
Founder of a Boutique Education Consulting Firm
"Every one of the 30+ students and families we've worked with has had overwhelmingly positive experiences with Nova Scholar. From the exceptional mentors to the genuine enthusiasm students bring to their research projects, the impact is undeniable. Having seen many programs come and go, I can confidently say that no other organization has impressed me as much as Nova Scholar."
William G.
Curriculum Director at a Tutoring Firm
"I’m extremely selective about the programs I recommend, and Nova Scholar is one I fully trust. The mentors go above and beyond, treating each student as an individual and making sure they are challenged and supported. The level of communication and care throughout the process is unparalleled."
David R.
Independent Education Consultant
"What makes Nova Scholar different is the quality of mentorship and the genuine investment in each student’s growth. The mentors weren’t just guiding projects—they were truly engaged, providing thoughtful feedback and encouragement every step of the way. The communication was flawless, making it easy for me to trust that my students were in great hands."
Katherine K.
Independent Education Consultant
"Nova Scholar delivers an elite experience with a personal touch. The communication, the commitment to each student's success, and the depth of engagement from the mentors were unlike anything I’ve seen in similar programs. It’s rare to find a program where I don’t hesitate to send students, but Nova Scholar is one of them."
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Guided by Nova Scholar Every Step of the Way
Nova Scholar programs are designed to support counselors and their students with a range. We ensure white-glove service, providing seamless support, expert mentorship, and personalized guidance to help students succeed at every step of their journey.
Dedicated Success Manager
Exclusively for Nova Scholar partners, each partner will be assigned a dedicated Nova Scholar team member to answer questions and ensure their students receive full support throughout the interview and program process.
Additional Student Support
Partners get exclusive access to key student progress updates, including their project topic, remaining sessions, mentor session recaps, and more. This ensures you can stay informed and help keep your students on track throughout their Nova Scholar journey.
Webinars and Exclusive Events
As a valued partner, you’ll receive free access to upcoming professional development opportunities hosted by Nova Scholar. In the past, we've featured professors, researchers, and founders, offering valuable insights and expertise. Stay informed, expand your knowledge, and gain the tools to better support your students—all at no cost!
Student Stories and Outcomes
Your students should invest their time in programs that truly have substance— meaningful experiences with real impact. Nova Scholar is designed to provide exactly that, with rigorous, high-quality mentorship that helps students produce work they’re proud of. The results speak for themselves:
95%
of Nova Scholar students feature their Nova Scholar projects on their college applications
60%
of Nova Scholar alumni students got accepted to Top 25 US universities
32%
of Nova Scholar alumni who applied to Ivies were accepted to one or more - 6.5x the national average acceptance rate
96%
of students said they were more optimistic about their academic futures after working with their mentors at Nova Scholar
Partnering with Nova takes less than a day
Register
Sign up to be a partner using the form at the top of this page.
Talk to a Student Success Director
Once completed, a member of our team will reach out to schedule an onboarding call.
Receive Materials
We’ll send your materials and the ability to share your discount with students.
Interested in learning more?
We’d love to explore how a partnership with Nova Scholar could benefit your students! Connect with one of our Directors of Student Success to learn more about how our partnership model works and how we can collaborate to provide the best support for your students. Let’s start the conversation!
Frequently Asked Questions
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I am not a partner yet but I have a student who is interested. How do I refer a student to you?
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Is Nova Scholar a summer program?
How long are Nova Scholar programs?
Do you offer financial aid?
What grade levels are eligible to participate?
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