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Participant Application

Starting in your senior year of high school, through college graduation and into the workforce, College Career & Beyond | Midnight Golf Program provides a comprehensive support system and essential resources so students can thrive during this exciting time in your lives. More than 3,000+participants have moved on to college since our program began in 2001. They have studied at more than 120 different colleges and universities across the country.

We are currently seeking high school seniors across Metro Detroit to apply for the Class of 2026. College Career & Beyond | Midnight Golf Program (CCB | MGP) helps young people gain access to college and provides continued support through college graduation.
 
  • The deadline to apply as a student participant for the 2025–2026 program year is Monday, September 22, 2025, at 5 p.m.
  • Student applicants must attend the mandatory Open House presentation on Monday, September 22, at 6 p.m. at Greater Grace Temple, located at 23500 W. Seven Mile near Telegraph Rd.
  • Following the presentation, student applicants will have the opportunity to schedule an interview appointment for CCB | MGP admission.
  • All interviews will take place between Tuesday, September 23, and Thursday, September 25, at the CCB | MGP Headquarters, located at 7441 Second Avenue in Detroit.
  • We expect to announce the Class of 2026 by Saturday, September 27.
 
Please note: We are no longer accepting Mentor applications for the 2025–2026 program year. Mentor recruitment for the Class of 2027 will begin in January 2026.
 
Thank you,
The CCB | MGP Team

CRITERIA

  • Applicants must be in their senior and final year of high school during the program year they are applying for. We consider students from public, charter and private schools, including home schooled youth. If you’re in a 13th year program, you must be in the 13th and final year in the program to be eligible.
  • Candidates should be prepared to fully commit to a twice weekly schedule, either Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
  • Students should be interested in attending college.
  • All applicants must participate in a one-on-one interview with a program representative on the day of their choosing during interviews. The next interviews will be held in September 27, 2025.
  • Selected students will need to produce a copy of their high school transcript to accept admittance.
  • Golf skills are not a requirement. You will learn the game of golf in the program.
  • Academic history bears no impact on acceptance, MGP is looking for students who are driven to succeed.
Conduct:

Program participants are required to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Midnight Golf Program. Essentially, participants are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner and will be treated with respect and courtesy at all times.

Attendance:

Participants expected to attend each session. Attendance policy is enforced.

Dress code:

Participants are required to dress in golf attire. Golf attire should be neat, fit well and consistent with the traditions of the game of golf. The Midnight Golf Program’s dress code is strictly enforced.

 

As a member of Midnight Golf Program, I agree to comply with the rules and requirements that govern the program. If I fail to comply, I will be subject to the disciplinary options of the Midnight Golf program that could include permanent expulsion. I also understand that participation in the program is strictly voluntary and I will not hold Midnight Golf or any of its employees and/or sponsors responsible for any injuries that may occur as a result of my participation.

 

Contact us with any questions.

2026 Application

Not a requirement to join the Midnight Golf Program.