WINTER 2016 options Parsons Scholars Pre-College Program current tenth graders

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Parsons Scholars Pre-College Program

Parsons Scholars is a college preparatory program designed to give access to Parsons to a diverse body of talented students who might not otherwise have such an opportunity. The program offers multi-year scholarships to New York City public high school students.

 

Now accepting applications from 10th graders. Please refer to this information worksheet for details on how to apply.
The Parsons Scholars program is a multi-year, need-based scholarship program for motivated New York City public school students interested in art and design study. Accepted students participate from 10th grade through 12th grade.
Parsons Scholars have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of studio subjects in the Pre-College Academy and Summer Intensive Studies programs, where they acquire skills and knowledge that will help them gain admission to and succeed in colleges of art and design. In addition to taking classes, students participate in workshops and field trips to gain exposure to art and design fields. Students earn college credit and a Pre-College Certificate from Parsons upon successful completion of the Parsons Scholars program.
For more information, visit the Parsons Scholars website.
To see Parsons Scholars in action, visit the Parsons Scholars blog.
Please contact us at 212.229.8933x4465 or ParsonsScholars@newschool.edu.


What is the Parsons Scholars Program?

The Parsons Scholars Program is a multi-year scholarship program for New York City public

school students interested in art and design study. Accepted students participate from 10th

grade through 12th grade.

Students have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of studio subjects to gain skills and knowledge that will help

them gain admission and be successful in colleges of art and design. Students earn college credits and a Pre-College

certificate from Parsons upon successful completion of the Parsons Scholars Program. In addition to these classes,

students participate in workshops and fieldtrips to gain exposure to art and design fields. During the fall and spring

semesters, programming is held on Saturdays from 9am- 5pm. During the summer, students are enrolled in a rigorous,

two to three-week intensive course that meets daily from 9am to 4pm. Attendance to all programming is mandatory.

WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP COVER?

Tuition to Parsons pre-college courses

Art supplies for courses taken

Transportation to and from class and events

Lunch after Saturday classes

Guidance through the college application process

Support from college mentors, tutors and academic

advisors

6 college credits upon completion

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

th graders from NYC public schools

▵ 10

▵ Students who demonstrate financial need (as determined by NY state HEOP guidelines. See page 2)

▵ Students with a strong interest and commitment to art and design studies and obtaining a higher education in art

and design

▵ Students with limited access to art and design opportunities and guidance through the college application process

▵ Students maintaining a C average or higher

HOW DO I APPLY?

Submit an online application by Friday, October 30th at 8pm. http://tinyurl.com/Parsons-Scholars-App15

For more info: http://scholars.parsons.edu/blog/ and www.newschool.edu/parsons/design-scholarship

Contact us with questions or concerns at 212.229.8933 x4465 or at ParsonsScholars@newschool.edu

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF PARSONS SCHOLARS?

Full and on-time attendance to ALL classes, workshops, field

trips and events

Active participation in all classes and timely completion of

all in and out of class assignments

Monthly meetings with your advisor