Real World Scholars
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
Real World Scholars is a non-profit organization based in San Diego, California, dedicated to transforming learning by applying an entrepreneurial lens to education. The group focuses on creating hands-on, student-centered experiences through programs like EdCorps, which translates classroom activities into student-run ventures that aim to develop students’ strengths, voice, and entrepreneurial mindset. Its work targets students, teachers, and communities, seeking to reimagine education in ways that emphasize practical, real-world skill development and empowerment through entrepreneurship. In the broader education and non-profit sector, Real World Scholars positions itself as a catalyst for experiential learning that links classroom practice with entrepreneurial thinking, aiming to broaden access to transformative learning opportunities for young people. A recent development highlights ongoing efforts to expand its classroom-to-entrepreneurship approach in the local education landscape of San Diego.