GEAR UP/College Day
GEAR UP -- Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
Mission: The mission of the federal GEAR UP program, administered by the U.S. Department of Education, is to significantly increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post secondary education. This is done by promoting academic excellence through a variety of locally designed and innovative early intervention services.
NMU's GEAR UP grant is also supported by the King Chavez Parks Initiative College Day Program. Together, these grants help to support the students at Gwinn High School, Wells Township School and North Star Academy.
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GU/CD Scholarship
Twenty-five scholarships of approximately $4000 per year for four years are available to students from Gwinn High School or North Star Academy who have remained active in the GEAR UP program through their senior year in high school.
To be eligible, all of these requirements must be met:
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Be a US Citizen
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Be Pell Grant Eligible
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Be less than 22 years old for their first award
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Possess a secondary school diploma (or GED)
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Be enrolled or accepted into a degree-granting program offered by an approved institution of higher education within the State of Michigan
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Must begin post-secondary program during the fall immediately following secondary school graduation
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Complete the NMU GU/CD Scholarship Application
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Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
How to Apply
GEAR UP Scholarship applications are available at your school's front office and/or with your guidance counselor or click here for application.
Click here for GEAR UP Scholarship policy.
See testimony from 2011 scholarship winner Josie Hedglen.
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Summer Camp 2012
We are very excited to announce that GEAR UP at Northern Michigan University will be hosting two camp sessions this year. You may choose one session to attend.
Summer Camp Session 1 - June 17 through 21
OR
Summer Camp Session 2 - June 24 through 28
Summer Camp is open to 7th grade students at North Star Academy, Gwinn Middle School, and Wells Township School. Camp is completely free, however space is limited. Please complete the application and return it as soon as possible to:
Shirley Brozzo
Multicultural Education and Resource Center
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855
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Come check us out on the GEAR UP Facebook for more information, to see cool pics, and to be our friends.
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COLLEGE PREPARATION
For information on planning and paying for college click here.
Click here for Federal Pell Grant and the TIP (Tuition Incentive Program).
GEAR UP funds are also used to provide college scholarships to low-income students. See GU/CD Scholarship above.
The EduGuide: Partnership for Learning provides another avenue for scholarships.
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