Seeds of Fortune partnered with Ratio.dev to create a no-code scholar portal aimed at aiding young girls of color in the college application process. This collaboration will streamline university applications, enhance access to higher education, and expand Seeds of Fortune’s reach by 200%.
Seeds of Fortune Partners with Ratio.dev to Build Scholar Portal Web Application
NEW YORK, July 17, 2024 — Seeds of Fortune, a nonprofit dedicated to helping young girls of color achieve academic and career success, has partnered with Ratio.dev, a leading no-code development agency, to build a new web-based scholar portal application. Targeted for launch in July 2024, the seamless portal will guide students through the process of researching universities, submitting applications, writing essays, and securing admission into programs suited to their interests and aspirations.
"This collaboration will allow us to increase our reach and have an even greater impact on the lives of young girls of color," said Nitiya Walker, Founder and Executive Director of Seeds of Fortune. "The new streamlined application process will remove barriers that have historically obstructed access to higher education."
The innovative scholar portal aligns with Ratio.dev's mission of creating no-code solutions that solve real-world problems. "We're proud that our cutting-edge development capabilities can empower an organization already effecting immense positive change," said Ratio.dev co-founder Dennis Lewis. "This partnership epitomizes our commitment to building technology that lifts up people and communities."
By optimizing the experience of applying for universities and financial aid, the portal will ease the way for more high-potential students to enter higher education and realize their full potential. The collaboration leverages the specialized expertise of both organizations to go beyond current offerings.
Ratio.dev, an award-winning Bubble development agency, will create a customizable, mobile-friendly portal on its proprietary no-code platform. Seeds of Fortune, with over a decade of experience supporting academic success in underserved communities, will inform the development with strategic insights from its college guidance team.
The robust scholar portal promises to increase student reach by 200% by streamlining what has traditionally been an arduous process. The partnership exemplifies how mission-driven organizations and leading technology providers can join forces for outsized social impact.
About Ratio.dev: Founded in 1996, Ratio.dev is an industry-leading no-code development agency comprised of veteran Bubble developers. With a worldwide client base, the company utilizes proprietary strategies to build secure, high-performance web applications faster and more affordably than custom coding.
About Seeds of Fortune: Seeds of Fortune operates academic enrichment programs tailored to young girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. Their vision is for every student to gain access to education opportunities without barriers or obstacles. Since 2014, Seeds of Fortune has provided mentorship and guidance to over 4000 students and awarded over $65 million in scholarships.
