Apply to the Kaplan Leadership Program

All applicants to the Kaplan Leadership Program must meet the following qualifications for consideration:

  • Enrollment in an accredited associate's degree program in the New York City area
  • Minimum GPA of 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Completion of 12 to 30 non-remedial college credits by application deadline*
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Current recipient of federal and/or state financial aid
  • Member of an underserved or underrepresented population
  • Desire to transfer to a bachelor's program immediately upon completion of associate's degree

*If you will have earned more than 30 credits towards your degree by the application deadline and are still interested in applying contact the Foundation directly to discuss your situation
If you will have earned the 12 credit minimum by the end of winter session 2011, your application will be considered if all application components are submitted by the deadline with proof of your winter session enrollment
Deadlines:

  • Completed applications will be due no later than February 1, 2012.
  • Offers of acceptance will be delivered by April 30, 2012.
  • Once accepted, students immediately begin the Program.

TO APPLY:

Complete our online application by clicking the link below:

Kaplan Leadership Program 2011-2012 Application


All applicants to the Kaplan Leadership Program must submit the following:

  • Completed application including personal statement and short answer essays
  • 3 Letters of Reference: 1 Academic, 1 Professional, and 1 Personal
  • Unoffical transcripts from all colleges attended
  • Offical transcripts from all high schools attended OR a copy of GED scores
  • Record of employment or internship history
  • Student Aid Report (SAR) for '11-'12 academic year
  • Award letter from your college for '11-'12 academic year


On Campus Contacts (Champions) The following provides a location on each campus where students can pick up program brochures or get help with their application. If your college is not listed, you meet the Program's eligibility requirements, and you have questions, contact the Foundation at (212) 707-5300.

School On-Campus Location Contact Name(s)
Borough of Manhattan Community College Scholarship Office Room S-343 Ms. Sussie Gyamfi
Scholarship Coordinator
212.220.8130
sgyamfi@bmcc.cuny.edu
Bronx Community College Colston Hall
Room 528



Loew Hall
Room 121
Yvonne Erazo-Davila
Scholarship Coordinator
718.289.5903
yvonne.erazo@bcc.cuny.edu

Barbara Martin
Director, COPE Program
718.289.5863

copeishope@hotmail.com
College of Staten Island Career and Scholarship Center Room 1A-105 Dr. Geoff Hempill
Coordinator of Fellowships & Scholarships
718.982.2301
hempill@mail.csi.cuny.edu
Hostos Community College Transfer Office
Room D-101A




Office of Student Development
Room C-392
Liz Santos
Student Services Coordinator
Office of Transfer Services
718.518.4338
lsantos@hostos.cuny.edu


Jason Libfeld
Student Leadership Coordinator
718.518.6541
jlibfeld@hostos.cuny.edu
Hudson County Community College Center for Academic and Student Success Center
A Building
2nd Floor
Duane Williams
Assistant Director, Advisement & Counseling
201.360.4230
dwilliams@hccc.edu
John Jay Colllege of Criminal Justice Office of Honors, Awards and Special Opportunities (UG Studies)
Room 100
Litna McNickle
212.237.8553
lmcnickle@jjay.cuny.edu
Kingsborough Community College Career Development/Transfer Office
Room C102
Melissa Merced
Transfer Services Coordinator
718.368.4599 melissa.merced@kbcc.cuny.edu
LaGuardia Community College TBD TBD
Medgar Evers College Room 2015-T Jeffrey Sigler
Director, Freshman Year Program
718.270.4979
jeffrey@mec.cuny.edu
NYC College of Technology Placement Office
Room N602B




Scholarships and Residency Office
Room NG 09
 
Adrian Griffith
Director of Placement
718.260.5050
agriffith@citytech.cuny.edu



Alternate:
Olliver Davis
Scholarship Director
718.260.5054
scholarshipsvcs@citytech.cuny.edu
Queensborough Community College Library Building
Room 420
George Muchita
Four Year College Transfer Coordinator
718.631.6670
gmuchita@qcc.cuny.edu
Westchester Community College Scholarship Office
Library Room 242
Sandra Ramsay
Scholarship Manager
914.606.6442
scholarships@sunywcc.edu

Questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions, email us at info@kaplanedfoundation.org or call 212-707-5300.