CONGRATULATIONS!
We want to congratulate you on being selected as a Burton Family Foundation scholar for the 2020-21 academic year!
In addition to providing you with the financial support you need to make your college dreams a reality, this year we have partnered with the Be A Leader Foundation to provide you with additional mentoring and professional development opportunities through their Be A Leader College Success program.
Be A Leader College Success Program
The goal of the Be A Leader College Success program is to support students as they continue along their educational path by providing them with the necessary tools & mentoring needed to maximize their success in college. This is accomplished through personal & professional development workshops, access to enhanced college success resources, & opportunities to engage with other college going students. The following is a list of the services you will be provided:
Monthly check-ins conducted by our college success coordinator:
The goal of these check-ins is to identify any potential barriers you may be facing as well as provide you with a constant connection to a support system. You will be encouraged to make appointments with the Be A Leader college success coordinator as needed in between the one-on-one check-ins.
Personal invitations to Be A Leader College Success Program professional development workshops:
Professional development workshops are hosted by Be A Leader Foundation with content often provided by field experts from a wide variety of industries and organizations. A list of workshops will be provided to you at the beginning of each semester. These workshops are meant to help grow your professional skills and will connect you to various opportunities including shadowing opportunities, internships and full time employment.
Engagement with the Be A Leader Student Alumni Association:
A critical component of college success is your ability to connect with a network of peers who will become part of your support system. The Be A Leader Student Alumni Association will focus on providing you with the positive social networking opportunities needed to thrive in a college environment.
Community Service Opportunities
As a Burton Family Foundation Scholar, we are hopeful you will continue to give back to your community and help guide other students on their own path to college. Each month, Be A Leader will provide you with community service opportunities through their Be A Leader Institute High School program.
Once again, CONGRATULATIONS on reaching this very important milestone! We are extremely proud of everything you have been able to accomplish thus far and can’t wait to see all that you still have left to achieve!
Sincerely,
Christine Burton
Co-Founder
Burton Family Foundation
SCHOLAR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND AGREEMENT
Please sign below as acknowledgement and agreement to the commitments indicated above.
The Burton Family Foundation and the Be A Leader Foundation agree to provide you:
Financial support for your first year in college (amount determined based on financial need)
Membership to the Be A Leader Student Association at ASU
Guidance and mentorship from the Be A Leader Foundation’s College Program Coordinator
Opportunities to volunteer with the Be A Leader Foundation
Workshops to develop your knowledge and ability to successfully pursue your career interests
In turn, as a Burton Scholar, you agree to the following commitments:
Active participation in the Be A Leader Student Association
Submit Be A Leader College enrollment form for the Be A Leader Foundation’s College Program by Friday, July 22nd at midnight.
Attend the Be a Leader Foundation’s No Cap College event Virtually through zoom DATE: TBD
Attend a minimum of four (4) Be A Leader Foundation's College Program events during the 2020-2021 academic year (date and location to be determined)
Volunteer a minimum of 30 hours with the Be A Leader Foundation during the 2020-21 academic year;
Respond to a short survey during the Spring 2021 semester to update us on your progress in college.
Please sign below as acknowledgement and agreement to the commitments indicated above.