Since it began in 1988, TOLEDO EXCEL, a scholarship incentive program at The University of Toledo, has been striving to prepare underrepresented students for success in college.
ANNOUNCEMENT
2021 Toledo Excel Applications are no longer being accepted.
The Excel Story
Dr. Helen C. Cooks, creator and guiding light of TOLEDO EXCEL, saw a crack and decided promising children weren't going to slip through it anymore. Learn more
Academic Year Programming
It was determined early in the planning process that a truly innovative curriculum would be an integral part of the TOLEDO EXCEL program. Learn more
Annual Conference
Initiative for this event derived from the leadership of Helen C. Cooks at The University of Toledo, Edrene B. Cole of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Toledo Public Schools. Learn more
Graduation/Induction
Since Group I completed high school in 1993, a ceremony has been held each year to recognize graduating seniors, and induct a new group of students into the TOLEDO EXCEL Program. Learn more
2020-21 student updates
To ensure we have updated contact information, please complete the student update form. Learn more
Prospective Students
Toledo Excel applications are no longer being accepted for the upcoming academic year. Learn more