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Apply to the Kaplan Leadership Program

THE KAPLAN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DEADLINE HAS PASSED FOR 2008. PLEASE REVISIT THE WEBSITE FOR THE NEW 2009 DEADLINE AND REVISED APPLICATION MATERIALS. NEW MATERIALS AND DEADLINE INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN OCTOBER.


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 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale)*
  • Completion of 12 to 30 non-remedial college credits at time of application
  • 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 your GPA is below 3.25, please submit a brief statement (200 word maximum) that explains why your current GPA may not reflect your academic potential.

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

  • Completed application
  • Letters of reference
  • Official transcripts from all educational institutions, including high school or copy of GED scores
  • Personal statements
  • Record of employment or internship history
  • Student Aid Report(SAR) for '07-'08 academic year and award letter from your college for '07-'08 academic year

NOTE: It is recommended, but not required, that you request a nomination form to be submitted on your behalf. Please click here for more information.

Deadlines:

  • We are currently recruiting a new cohort.
  • Completed applications are due February 1, 2008.
  • Offers of acceptance will be delivered on or about March 21, 2008.
  • Once accepted, students immediately begin the program.

How do I apply?
Download an application here or call the Foundation at 212-707-5300.

Application Forms:

  Application

On Campus Contacts  (Champions)

The following provides the location on each campus where students can pick up program brochures and applications. If your college is not listed and you meet the Program’s eligibility requirements please download form above.

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

Loew Hall
Room 428

Yvonne Erazo
Scholarship Coordinator
718.289.5903
yvonne.erazo@bcc.cuny.edu

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-101G
Lillian Acosta
Coordinator of Transfer Services
lacosta@hostos.cuny.edu
Hudson County Community College Center for Academic and Student Success Center
A Building
2nd Floor
Jacqueline Heads
Associate Dean for Student Services


Yvette Ramos-Bilboa
Secretary to the Associate Dean
201.360.4151
yramos@hccc.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

English Department
E-103(V)

Karlyn Koh
Associate Professor of English,
Honors Program Director.
Phi Theta Kappa/Alpha Theta Phi Advisor
718.482.5658
kkoh@lagcc.cuny.edu

Medgar Evers College     Room 2015-T  Jeffrey Sigler
Director, Freshman Year Program
718.270.4979
jeffrey@mec.cuny.edu
NYC College of Technology

Room G517




Alternate:
Scholarships and Residency Office
Room NG 09


Alternate:
Office of Enrollment and
Student Affairs
G 414

Roxanna Melendez
Coordinator of Coaching Program
718.260.5352
rmelendez@citytech.cuny.edu

Alternate:
Olliver Davis
Scholarship Director
718.260.5054
scholarshipsvcs@citytech.cuny.edu

Alternate:
Faithe Gomez
Executive Assistant to the VP of Enrollment
and Student Affairs
718.260.5430

Queensborough Community College Library Room 417

Susan Curtis
Director of New Student Enrollment Services
Advisor for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
718.631.6240
scurtis@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.