<p>1) What is a Kluge Scholar (I'm pretty sure it deals with minorities)?</p>
<p>2) ummmm yay!</p>
<p>yay me</p>
<p>I don’t know what this is really. can someone explain??
also, how much extra money will this give me?</p>
<p>oh eating food, on the brochure, they have pictures of caucasian people so I don’t know if it’s just minorities…</p>
<p>ques#2
if you are a kludge scholar, does that give you extra opportunities for internships and stuff??</p>
<p>also, it says on the brochure that I will be exempted from federal work study for 2 years, but if I want to do it anyway for the money, can I still do it?</p>
<p>thanks guys</p>
<p>^^yeah you do.</p>
<p>I posted something on this on another thread, started by Mustafah, he’s a John Jay Scholar, and I was a Kluge, the opportunities are the same, the fund that pays for your educaiton is different. and yes, you can work for money anyway.</p>
<p>I’m a Kluge!!!
Congrats =)</p>
<p>Was your status as a scholar mentioned in your acceptance letter?</p>
<p>For mine, it says that I’m a Kluge Scholar, so yeah.</p>
<p>Same here. What exactly are the benefits of this?</p>
<p>well, you go to events where they have free catered food several times a month, so free food helps.</p>
<p>those events also have fancy bigname speakers more often than not, so it’s usually interesting to listen to them.</p>
<p>you also get events where they just take you all out to a broadway show, for ‘cultural enrichment’ purposes or some similarly flimsy excuse. basically, the administration wastes money on you at varying intervals.</p>
<p>and that’s on top of the direct financial benefits to financial aid.</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>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>
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mmm… hummus.</p>