<p>There was an extra leter in my package talking about being selected as a Kluge Scholar.
Does anyone knows what this is?</p>
<p>its is a scholarship for an achomplished minority and you are basically apart of a group in which you learn intellectual stuff and leadership stuff</p>
<p>lol awesome....does it come with money?</p>
<p>omg....you're joking, right?</p>
<p>lmao... read here:</p>
<p>The site, which isn't terribly informative, tells me that kluge scholars have the following benefits:
1) access to special events
2) seminars
And that it is for URMs.
No mention is made of any financial assistance.</p>
<p>im a Kluge too. I think if youre applicable to receive aid, they give money....my financial aid packet consisted of a kluge grant and a work-study, and no, kingaragon, its not a full scholarship (unfortunately), but theyre very generous.</p>
<p>And thanks for the laugh....i almost choked lol</p>
<p>I'm Kluge Scholar as well! Yah, and it's definitely not a full ride, but my FA was grrreat at Columbia, but I'm going to NU because of their HPME program. I looved Columbia though...sad to see it slip by, but i love NU too.</p>
<p>If you're black or hispanic, you're probably a Kluge Scholar.</p>
<p>It also means "clever" in German, FWIW.</p>
<p>"if you're black or hispanic you're probably a Kluge Scholar."</p>
<p>I'm black, got into columbia with a HUGE financial aid package (my parents have to pay $900, I have to pay $1600), and i'm not a Kluge Scholar.</p>
<p>In that case I will have to admit that I was ignorant. I thought that "Kluge Scholar" was just a buzzword used by the university for PR reasons.</p>
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<p>the title of the award comes from John Kludge '37 who created it.</p>
<p>I thought that none of the Ivy’s gave merit aid? Is there an exception for URM’s? Are there other merit scholarships at other Ivy’s?</p>
<p>this is not a merit scholarship - it is just where the money comes from is from a fund this guy started. there are kluge scholars who do not get financial aid. what it does give you is access to other resources in the university - not necessarily exclusive to scholars, but you don’t have to do as much work to get them.</p>
<p>Uh, it kind of is a merit scholarship. If you’ve shown exceptional leadership/community involvement (like you mentioned :)) you’ll get the named scholarship. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get an FA package unless you ask for it.</p>
<p>Here is some information on the Columbia University Scholars Program, which includes Kluge Scholars:</p>
<p>"The Named Scholars</p>
<p>The named Scholars supported by the CUSP administration are selected by the Office of Admissions when they submit their applications to Columbia University. Scholars are chosen for their intellectual pursuits, extracurricular achievements, and promise for future growth and exploration. Falling under four discrete Scholar designations (Kluge, John Jay, C.P. Davis, and Global), these Scholars distinguish themselves for their remarkable academic and personal achievements, dynamism, intellectual curiosity, the originality and independence of their thinking, and the diversity that stems from their different cultures and their varied educational experiences. The Columbia Undergraduate Scholars Program has thus been specifically designed to serve as the humus from which Scholars, who have the demonstrated capacity to apply their intellectual gifts to better serve society, can expand and strengthen them, learning from each other as well as from leaders in the academic and professional world.</p>
<p>John W. Kluge Scholars</p>
<p>The John W. Kluge Scholars Program is sponsored through the generosity of a gift to Columbia University from John Kluge (CC ‘37) in 1987, to Columbia University. John Kluge, born in Chemnitz, Germany, came to the U.S. when he was eight years old. He was able to attend Columbia College because of a scholarship offered to him by the College. After graduating with honors in Economics, John Kluge went on to enjoy a successful career in business. Widely known for his generosity, John Kluge offered a gift that reflects his gratitude for the education Columbia College gave him. “Columbia made a difference…in my life and I really want to ensure that it will continue to make a difference for others.” </p>
<p>John Jay Scholars</p>
<p>The John Jay National Scholars Program is an award program named after Founding Father and King’s College alumnus, John Jay. </p>
<p>C. Prescott Davis Scholars</p>
<p>The C. Prescott Davis Scholars Program is supported by C.P. Davis, a loyal and generous alumnus who encouraged young engineers to assume leadership roles in academia and in society.</p>
<p>Global Scholars</p>
<p>The Global Scholars Program is a Columbia College award that recognizes the importance of the diversity of cultural and educational experiences in today’s increasingly global world."</p>
<p>In the case of Kluge Scholars, they are selected from URM applicants who meet the criteria listed above. While some might think all URM students qualify, this is not the case. Like the other named scholars, selection is based on academic excellence; demonstrate leadership, global awareness; and civic awareness.</p>
<p>I would like to think my child, a Kluge Scholar, has earned this honor based on their qualifications and experiences;</p>
<p>1) Team captain of a sport (4 year letterman)</p>
<p>2) 9 school play performances (many as a lead actor) </p>
<p>3) Editor of the school paper</p>
<p>4) Model UN Distinguished Delegate</p>
<p>5) National Achievement Scholarship Winner</p>
<p>6) Top ten class ranking</p>
<p>7) Perfect 800 score on a section of the SAT I</p>
<p>8) AP Scholar</p>
<p>9) Two Ivy League acceptances and one waitlist (one of only two students in the class accepted by Ivy League schools)</p>
<p>My point of stating the above is not to brag about my child, but instead to dispel the ridiculous notion they were named simply due to URM status.</p>
<p>Lastly, there is no merit scholarship associated with being a Kluge Scholar. Named scholars receive need-based FA like any other student who qualifies. The only difference is the source of the funding they receive. It comes from a grant provided by the generosity of Mr. Kluge. Also, the composition of their FA package tends not to include Fed Work Study, so scholars can focus on the opportunities presented within the program.</p>