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TROPF Experience

The Thornhill Rites of Passage Foundation offers experiences that build the Core4 - character, competitiveness, competence, and citizenship to empower young men of color from diverse economic backgrounds.
 
The HūMan Rites of Passage Program (HūROP) is a year-long program for rising 7th and 8th-grade young men, which includes monthly sessions and a culminating ceremony.  Twelve young men are selected for each cohort.  Program fees are $3000 and inclusive of all experiences.

 

Applications for the 2026-2027 Cohort must be submitted by April 1, 2026.  Applicants are notified of acceptance by June 1 and confirm participation by June 15.

Participant Application

Birthday
Month
Day
Year
Race/Ethnicity
Annual Household Income
Are you an A/B honor roll student?
Yes
No

A recommendation letter is required for your application. Please have your recommender (principal, teacher, pastor, guidance counselor) send the letter on the submit recommendation letter page.

Would your parent and school be supportive of you missing one day of school for an outside of school learning experience?
Yes
No
Can you commit to participating in the monthly sessions?
Yes
No
If selected for one of the programs, my parents and I agree to photos and videos of me being used in Thornhill Rites of Passage Foundation promotional materials.
Yes
No
Will you need financial assistance to participant in the program? Families who earn below $75,000 are scholarship eligible.
Yes
No
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