This article describes the Rutgers Future Scholars (RFS) program, established in 2007 to address the daunting challenges that hinder access to higher education for low-income, first-generation students. RFS spans 5 crucial years, offering academic and summer programming, mentorship, family support, and college tours. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance college readiness, identity development, social skills, academic achievement, and high school persistence, ultimately leading to college enrollment. RFS’s commitment to scholars is unwavering and aligns with restorative justice practices, emphasizing relationship-building and support over punitive measures. It serves as a beacon of hope for underserved communities. RFS seeks to create systemic changes within educational systems and empower students to overcome barriers to higher education by fostering partnerships, tailoring programs to unique contexts, and leveraging multisite locations. The article sheds light on the transformative potential of programs like RFS in reshaping the trajectories of underrepresented youth and expanding access to higher education.