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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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@_katy_craig_

Twitter info for questions, comments and following in the future:

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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:

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Panel Introductions

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

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Panel Introductions

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

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Panel Introductions

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)

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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

njansorn@jkcf.org

Jessie Kasynski

jessie.kasynski

@Colorado.EDU

Katy Craig

kcraig

@boettcherfoundation.org