The College Prep program at Grace Outreach will award the Darlene Jeris Scholarship, which includes $850 cash, to women ages 18-24 for the summer 2013, June 24 – July 30. This competitive program gears students to enter CUNY in fall 2013.
You must have either a high school diploma or a GED and going to a CUNY Community College in the fall to be eligible to apply. Stipend support is available.
Grace Outreach's College Prep program gives a group of 20 students intensive instruction to prepare for the COMPASS/remedial exams. Students who begin their college work with zero or only one remedial class have a MUCH better chance statistically of earning their associate’s degree within 3 years. Grace Outreach operates this special summer program as a member of the Bronx Opportunity Network (BON) consortium. The scholarship is named in honor of the founding executive director of Grace Outreach.
Apply now! The deadline is May 31 but prospective students are urged to submit their applications as early as possible as there is a huge demand for these seats.
For an application form, contact Lisa DeMun, Grace Outreach office manager, or call 718-328-0580 to receive a mailed or e-mailed copy. With questions, contact Carol Williams at carolw592@gmail.com.
“We believe that education is a right, not a privilege. That’s why we’re here: to empower women like you to exercise your right to continue your education and move towards financial independence.By deciding to continue your education, you are making an investment in your future. Our program is all about women helping women help themselves, and designed to ensure your success by providing individualized support each step along the way.Here you learn from each other – without any outside distractions – and leave with the tools and self confidence that translate to your children, your family and your community.”-- Margaret Grace, Grace Outreach Board Co-Chair
More About the Grace Outreach D. Jeris Scholarship
The scholarship offers you three things:
- Payments of $400 as you complete the requirements for a summer prep program and join first semester activities at a CUNY college.
- A Grace Outreach college counselor will help you to succeed in your first year at a CUNY college, and you will gain membership in a great peer program.
- Training this summer (prep program) to improve Math and Writing in order to master the CUNY Skills ACT/COMPASS Placement Test.
Eligibility
- You must be a GED graduate of Grace Outreach or a high school graduate by June 2013
- You must be a female within the age range of 16- 24 and a resident of New York State
- You must apply to a CUNY College
Entry Requirements
- Fill out a GO scholarship application
- Attend an interview
- Participate in the GO Summer Program and a fall college support/study group
The deadline for the application is May 31, 2013; pick up an application form from Lisa DeMun, Grace Outreach Office Manager, or call 718-328-0580 to receive a mailed or e-mailed copy.
Award of your Scholarship
Grace Outreach is awarding a total of $850 in cash to 18 students
- 20 hours a week of college prep with a total payment of $400 by the end of the summer
- Payments when you meet your first semester college goals
- Monthly Metro card for the summer program
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