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2014 NSPA Annual Conference
Natalie Jansorn
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Director, Grants and Higher
Education Programs
Unique High Achieving Students; Unique High Achieving Needs: How do Scholarship Programs
work to meet these?
Jessie Kasynski
Presidents Leadership Class
Manager of Student Affairs
Katy Craig
Boettcher Foundation
Director of Innovation and
Strategic Initiatives
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Why are you in this workshop?
What do you hope to gain?
Introduce yourself to a partner and discuss:
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• Panel Introductions (15 min)• Initial Thoughts (20 min)
o Transitioning to Collegeo On-Going Student Supporto Transitioning Beyond College
• Q&A For the Good of the Order (20 min)• Small Group Discussions (20-30 min)• Report Back (20 min)
Agenda:
Scholarships
Direct Services
Grants
Knowledge Dissemination
Advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need.
Founded in 2000 by the estate of Jack Kent Cooke, the Foundation has awarded $125 million in scholarships to 1,800 students, and $79 million in grants to organizations that support our mission.
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarships:College and Undergraduate Transfer
• Jack Kent Cooke Scholars receive:– Up to $40,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited
undergraduate school– Opportunity to pursue any area of study– Pre-enrollment: personal advising about selecting a college
and navigating financial aid– Multifaceted advising about how to transition to college
and how to maximize the college student experience– Average scholarship award:
• (CS) $12,540• (UT) $20,447
Minimum Eligibility
• (CS) Plan to graduate from a US high school in spring 2015• (UT) Current student at an accredited U.S. community college or
two-year institution with sophomore status or a recent graduate• Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in
fall 2015• Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above• Demonstrate unmet financial need• (CS) Receive standardized test scores in the top 15%
Criteria
Evidence of:
• Academic ability
• Rigor of curriculum
• Love of learning
• Persistence
• Leadership
• Desire to help others
Services available to our Scholars
Financial support
Academic Advising
Beyond- classroom
opportunities
Scholar community
Intervention services
The Presidents Leadership Class• The Presidents Leadership Class is a leading model of a four-
year, comprehensive, multidisciplinary leadership development
learning community, focusing on ethical reasoning, critical
thinking, and
• global perspectives. PLC develops extraordinary leaders who
apply their unique approach to leadership throughout their lives
in their academic fields, professions, and communities in
Colorado and beyond. CLASS
COMMUNITY
SCHOLARSHIP
The PLC Program Founded in 1972 Intended to keep and attract top scholars to the University of
Colorado Boulder, to uniquely educate them, and to develop them into strong economic and social contributors in the state of Colorado.
50 incoming freshmen and ~ 5 second point of entry students each year
• $1,000 merit scholarship
• Additional affiliated scholarships avail
• Four-year academic curriculum
• Experiential Education requirements
• Minor in Leadership Studies
• Dedicated staff
Eligibility Requirements& Selection Criteria
Are You PLC? Intellectually Curious Evident Leadership Potential Commitment Outside of Self Contribution to PLC and CU Boulder Community
Who Are Our Applicants? Top Scholars in High School Range from Involved to Over Involved Commitment to Something Bigger Leadership Character Traits Minority Population is Growing
How is PLC Different? Unique academic curriculum Experiential Education components Focus on academic and professional development Focus on community building and relationships Alumni involvement as mentors and opportunity providers Student Staff opportunity Network of alumni, community, supporters, etc. Cohort activities One of few prescribed paths to Leadership Minor History, reputation Dedication of staff, faculty, alumni to success of program
The Boettcher Foundation
Since 1937, The Boettcher Foundation’s mission has been to invest in
the minds and mortar of Colorado. We do this by awarding full 4-year
in-state scholarships to the state’s top high school seniors and by
providing capital grants to Colorado nonprofits. Capital Grants Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Boettcher Teacher Residency Boettcher Scholarship Program
The Boettcher Scholarship
Colorado’s Oldest and Most Prestigious Merit-Based Scholarship: 1952 – present
Donor Intent: Retain Colorado’s Best and Brightest in state for their education
Four-year, full-ride Scholarship covering:
• Tuition, books, fees, living stipend
• International Education Grant: $5500/semester
• Four types of Enrichment Grants: up to $3000 total
Total package = $100K - $225K
Eligibility Requirements& Selection Criteria Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
CO Resident (junior & senior year) US Citizen or permanent resident of the United
States
OR Hold legal status or be eligible for Deferred Action
for Childhood Arrivals and Colorado ASSET Selection Criteria:
Excellent Academic Record Leadership & Involvement Service to School & Community Outstanding Character
More than just a check…A Scholarship Program
Teacher Recognition Program
New Scholar Orientation
Chancellors’ / Presidents’ Events
Alumni / Current Scholar Network
School-based Scholar Events
“Boettcher Mentor” on each campus
Special Advising for Post-Graduate Fellowships and Scholarships
Scholar Community Activities
Scholar Grant Writing Sequence
International Education Grant
Educational Enrichment Grants to participate in research, study abroad, unpaid internships and professional conferences
Current Scholar Online Resources
Rockies Game
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• Panel Introductions (15 min)• Initial Thoughts (20 min)
o Transitioning to Collegeo On-Going Student Supporto Transitioning Beyond College
• Q&A For the Good of the Order (20 min)• Small Group Discussions (20-30 min)• Report Back (20 min)
Agenda:
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• Panel Introductions (15 min)• Initial Thoughts (20 min)
o Transitioning to Collegeo On-Going Student Supporto Transitioning Beyond College
• Q&A For the Good of the Order (20 min)• Small Group Discussions (20-30 min)• Report Back (20 min)
Agenda:
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• Panel Introductions (15 min)• Initial Thoughts (20 min)
o Transitioning to Collegeo On-Going Student Supporto Transitioning Beyond College
• Q&A For the Good of the Order (20 min)• Small Group Discussions (20-30 min)• Report Back (20 min)
Agenda:
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• What did you hear in the panel presentation models that applies to your program?
• Share best practices
• Seek advice on your challenges.
Form groups of 3-5 people and discuss:
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• Panel Introductions (15 min)• Initial Thoughts (20 min)
o Transitioning to Collegeo On-Going Student Supporto Transitioning Beyond College
• Q&A For the Good of the Order (20 min)• Small Group Discussions (20-30 min)• Report Back (20 min)
Agenda:
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• What was one of the best – and previously unmentioned – practices that was shared in your small group?
• What other issues surfaced, and were any innovative strategies discussed that could possibly address them?
Select a Spokesperson to Report Back to the Large Group:
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Thank You!
Natalie Jansorn
Jessie Kasynski
jessie.kasynski
@Colorado.EDU
Katy Craig
kcraig
@boettcherfoundation.org