| HOW THE SHEPHERDS PROGRAM WORKS: |
The Shepherds Program is a nondenominational, non-profit organization founded ten years ago in Connecticut. Shepherds recruits a Sponsor who pays for a student’s four-year tuition at one of our 5 partnership schools and pairs the student with a Mentor who serves as a role model for the student, providing support and direction from freshman through senior year.
Shepherds students must make a commitment to work to their full academic ability and to become active, responsible members of their school community and the community-at-large,"giving back".
SHEPHERDS works. There are currently 90 students. Eighty-eight Shepherds students have earned their high school diplomas, 92% of whom are currently attending institutions of higher learning.
| WHO ARE SHEPHERDS STUDENTS? |
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Shepherds students must meet ALL 4 of the following 4 criteria :
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Student must currently be an Eighth grader entering high school in September 2009 |
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An education at one of our 5 partnership schools would not be within reach due to the student’s limited financial resources. |
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Teachers and guidance counselors recommend the academic structure and challenges that the Shepherds partnership school offers. Without these resources, the student might not finish high school.
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The student needs the support and direction a Shepherds Mentor brings in order to reach their academic and personal potential.
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| STEPS THAT NEED TO BE TAKEN FOR CONSIDERATION FOR SHEPHERDS: |
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Each candidate must take and pass the Entry Exam for the partnership school they wish to attend |
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Once accepted, each candidate must pay the necessary fees to become a registered student |
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Each candidate must complete all financial aid information and forms required by the school
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Each candidate must meet all 4 criteria for consideration: student standing, financial, academic and Mentor need
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If the school considers the candidate eligible for Shepherds’ consideration, they will offer the candidate a Shepherds Program application. Each candidate must complete the Shepherds Program application including Teacher and Guidance Counselor recommendations and notarized financial forms |
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Each candidate and their Parent/Guardian must interview with Shepherds personnel |
Acceptance into the Shepherds Program is not guaranteed.
There are limited scholarships available each year at each partnership school.
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