Sixteen underachieving gifted students at Oliver High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, were identified for a pilot program called Project Inspire, which sought to improve student achievement and build self-esteem, especially for disadvantaged Afro-American students. Teachers were selected as mentors for the students, and the mentors were trained in causes of underachievement and motivational strategies. Teachers/mentors and students took part in self-esteem, motivational, and goal-setting exercises. Tutoring sessions were arranged, and a reward system was introduced. Based on students' comments during interviews following the program's implementation, Project Inspire has been successful in accomplishing its goals. Recommendations are offered for program improvement. (JDD)