Promise Programs

The Upjohn Institute plays a leading role in research and evaluation of place-based scholarship programs locally and nationally.

This page brings together resources related to the growing population of place-based scholarship—or "promise"—programs, including the Kalamazoo Promise.

Latest Research Highlights

Promise Programs Are Getting the Job Done

January 17, 2023 · Research Highlight

“Next Gen” Promise Programs

December 15, 2022 · Research Highlight

New report: Bridging Research and Practice to Achieve Community Prosperity

November 14, 2022 · Research Highlight

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All Research

The Merits of Universal Scholarships: Benefit-Cost Evidence from the Kalamazoo Promise

October 1, 2016 · Research

The Merits of Universal Scholarships: Benefit-Cost Evidence from the Kalamazoo Promise

September 1, 2016 · Research

New research shows high rates of financial return for Kalamazoo Promise

April 11, 2016 · Research Highlight

Cost Estimate of a Promise Scholarship Program for the Buchanan (Michigan) Community Schools

January 1, 2016 · Research

Research shows place-based scholarship programs reduce out-migration

December 10, 2015 · Research Highlight

Promise Nation: Transforming Communities through Place-Based Scholarships

November 11, 2015 · Research Highlight

Miller-Adams describes how the various "Promise-type" place-based scholarship programs impact college access, financial aid, and community transformation.