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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 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 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.
Deadlines:
- Completed applications are due February 1, 2009.
- Offers of acceptance will be delivered on or about April 15, 2009.
- Once accepted, students immediately begin the Program.
TO APPLY:
Download an application, contact the person on your campus listed below, or call the Foundation at 212-707-5300.
All applicants to the Kaplan Leadership Program must submit the following:
- Completed application including personal statements, click here
- Reference Form, click here
- Official transcripts from all educational institutions, including high school or copy of GED scores
- Record of employment or internship history
- Student Aid Report (SAR) for '08-'09 academic year
- Award letter from your college for '08-'09 academic year
NOTE: It is recommended, but not required, that you request a nomination form to be submitted on your behalf. Please click here to access the Nomination Form.
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
Loew Hall Room 121 |
Yvonne Erazo 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
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Dr. Geoff Hempill Coordinator of Fellowships & Scholarships 718.982.2301 hempill@mail.csi.cuny.edu |
| Hostos Community College |
Transfer Office Room D-101A |
Lillian Acosta Coordinator of Transfer Services lacosta@hostos.cuny.edu
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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.
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