QLN Announces GEAR UP Scholarships

QL has had a busy year presenting keynotes, distinguished lectures, pre-conference workshops and concurrent sessions at several national and state educational conferences. At the recent national GEAR UP conference in Washington, D.C., QLN president, Bobbi DePorter, spoke at one of the luncheons and announced the continuation of the company’s scholarship program in 2008/09 in which five GEAR UP teachers are selected to attend a QLT public workshop and five GEAR UP students are chosen to attend a QLN SuperCamp learning and life skills camp.

Hilary Clinton made a special appearance at the GEAR UP conference. She gave an inspiring talk about the difference GEAR UP has made in helping at-promise youth make it into college. The U.S. Department of Education reports that 84.4% of GEAR UP students now enroll in college versus 64.1% of low-income students nationwide.

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LFI SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GEAR UP STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

Once again, for the 2008/09 school year, Learning Forum International (LFI) has partnered with the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP) to provide SuperCamp and Quantum Learning for Teachers workshop scholarships to GEAR UP students and teachers. Information on both programs is available below. Also, you can link to printable versions of the student SuperCamp scholarship application and the teacher QLT workshop scholarship application. Applications must be received by April 30, 2009.

Questions can be directed to:

Erin Blair
Scholarships Coordinator
Toll Free: 800-28-LEARN (800-285-3276) x 148
Direct: 760-305-7317
Fax: 760-305-7766
E-mail: eblair@learningforum.org

GEAR UP SuperCamp Scholarship Application

Learning Forum International (LFI) has partnered with the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP) to provide 2009 SuperCamp scholarships to five GEAR UP students currently in grades 8-11. Each recipient will attend a Senior Forum SuperCamp in summer 2009 at one of six U.S. colleges. You can link to a list of locations and dates of SuperCamp programs available to GEAR UP scholarship recipients. Additional information on SuperCamp can be found at the SuperCamp summer camp website.

The LFI scholarship will provide each student with full tuition for a 10-day SuperCamp program, which includes room and board on the college campus. Transportation (or funding for transportation) to and from SuperCamp is not provided. Free SuperCamp shuttles are available from designated airports to the college campus at designated times only.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To apply for a GEAR UP / Learning Forum International scholarship for SuperCamp, please follow the directions below:

• Complete the scholarship application: link to a printable version of the GEAR UP student SuperCamp scholarship application. Attach separate sheets if necessary.
• Include:
  • Recent student photo
  • Letter of reference from an administrator

Learning Forum International
Attention: Erin Blair - GEAR UP Scholarships
1938 Avenida del Oro
Oceanside, CA 92056

THE DECISION PROCESS:

Learning Forum International will award five GEAR UP student SuperCamp scholarships in 2009.

The scholarship committee will review and rate each candidate based on the academic and personal needs of the student as well as the quality and effort demonstrated in the application.

Scholarship applications received by April 30, 2009 are reviewed by the Learning Forum International Scholarship Committee during May and all applicants are advised of the results by May 29, 2009.

GEAR UP Quantum Learning for Teachers Scholarship Application

More information can be found on the GEAR UP page at the Learning Forum International website (www.learningforum.org). Additional information on Quantum Learning for Teachers programs can be found at www.qln.com.

The LFI scholarship will provide each teacher with full tuition for a 5-day Quantum Learning for Teachers workshop.

Transportation (or funding for transportation) to and from the workshop is not provided.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete the scholarship application: GEAR UP teacher QLT Workshop scholarship application. Attach separate sheets if necessary.
• Include:
  • Letter of reference from an administrator

Mail all material to the following address (must be received by April 30, 2009, for submission to Scholarship Committee):

THE DECISION PROCESS:

Learning Forum International will award five GEAR UP teacher QLT Workshop scholarships in 2009.

The scholarship committee will review and rate each candidate based on the professional and personal needs of the teacher, as well as the quality and effort demonstrated in the application.

Scholarship applications received by April 30, 2009, are reviewed by the Learning Forum International Scholarship Committee during May and all applicants are advised of the by May 15, 2009.

Thank You Letters from 2008 Teacher Scholarship Recipients

From Alaire Long...

Thank you so much for this awesome week of professional growth for me. I would not have been able to attend with my own resources, so the scholarship is a great gift for my future students.

As a result of all that I’ve learned this week I believe I can greatly inspire and enhance learning in my students. The MAN learning strategies based on the FADE content and PFLL context will provide a new framework for all of my teaching. I am most excited about the 5 Tenets and the 8 Keys of Excellence.

I truly believe these principles are going to prove to be so powerful in my classroom and our whole school as I share with my principal and colleagues.

From Barbara Tollison...

Thank you so much for providing an opportunity through GEAR UP to attend the 5-day Quantum Learning for Teachers Training. This has been an empowering week for me and all of the teachers who participated.

By giving us a foundation that blends the best scientific brain research with engaging, motivating, and fun teaching strategies, you have made me excited to return to lesson planning, teaching, and interacting with my students in the fall. I even look forward to grading papers and tests to see the growth that I am certain to see.

I am enthusiastic about sharing the Quantum Learning experience with my students and colleagues. What I have learned and lived this week will resonate through my teaching and through my life.

Thank you again, and thanks to all of the Quantum Learning team for creating and delivering such a great program.

Barbara Tollison

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:

Erin Blair
Scholarships Coordinator
Toll Free 800-28-LEARN (800-285-3276) x 148
Direct: 760-305-7317
Fax: 760-305-7766
E-mail: eblair@learningforum.org
Website: www.learningforum.org