The Carol Kellerman Scholarship

College Scholarships for Learning Leaders Volunteers

The Board of Trustees of Learning Leaders, Inc. has established the Carol Kellermann Scholarship Program in recognition of her outstanding leadership as President and Executive Director of Learning Leaders from 1998 to 2002. The scholarships are available to women who are active Learning Leaders volunteers for undergraduate study at any City University of New York (CUNY) institution.

Awards

Up to four Carol Kellermann Scholarships will be awarded by Learning Leaders to women for the Fall 2008 semester. Each award will be up to $2,000 per year for up to four years. The award is renewable for consecutive years, providing the student remains in good standing (2.0 GPA), and there is no significant change in the student’s financial situation.

The scholarship program is being administered for Learning Leaders by the Jewish Foundation for Education of Women (JFEW), an organization that provides scholarships to women of all faiths in the New York City area.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicant must have demonstrated two years of service as a Learning Leader and continue to serve as a volunteer while attending school.
  • Applicant must be a resident of New York City.
  • Applicant must be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D.
  • Applicant must be currently attending or have applied for admission for a full or part-time (minimum of six credits) two-or four-year degree program for Fall 2008.
  • Applicant must have demonstrated financial need.

    • Application and Notification Process

  • Applications can be obtained by calling Carla Shere, at 212.213.3370 ext. 362, the College Planning Coordinator at Learning Leaders. Please leave a message with your address slowly and clearly.
  • Completed applications must be accompanied by a copy of applicant’s 2007 income tax return.
  • Applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, April 4th, 2008. No exceptions will be made.
  • If not already enrolled, applicant must have applied or be in the process of applying to a college or university before submitting the Learning Leaders Carol Kellermann Scholarship application.
  • If applicant is eligible for Pell and/or TAP grants, applicant must apply and submit a copy of the financial aid package with the application.
  • If you need assistance with the CUNY application, Pell, TAP or other application documents, please contact Carla Shere at 212.213.3370 ext. 362.
  • Learning Leaders Carol Kellermann Scholarship applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee, which consists of representatives from Learning Leaders, the City University of New York and the Jewish Foundation for Education of Women.
  • All applicants will be notified by mail no later than May 15th, 2008.


    • All materials should be sent to:

    Carol Kellermann Scholarship Program
    c/o Carla Shere
    Learning Leaders
    80 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor
    New York, NY 10038

    Selection Criteria

  • Scholastic aptitude.
  • Applicant’s personal statement/essay.
  • Demonstrated financial need.
  • Any unusual family or personal circumstances.
  • Service as a Learning Leader.


    • Click here to get the application. For more information please call Carla Shere at 212-213-3370, ext. 362.


    Information on Applying to the City University of New York

    CUNY processes applications on a rolling admission basis or as they are received. The fee for the CUNY application is $65 and permits you to apply for up to six of the 17 CUNY colleges on one application. If you would like more information about CUNY, please contact the Learning Leaders CUNY admissions liaison Caryn Graham at 212.290.5640.

     

    Learning Leaders
    80 Maiden Lane
    11th Floor
    New York, NY 10038

    For general information call 212-213-3370.

    For more information on volunteering call 212-213-3377.

    Email us at info@learningleaders.org