2016 Applications and BTD Program Changes
The first round of applications for Beyond the Desk in its second year have been received. There will be another round of applications in the fall to complete this year’s enrollment and to allow for greater awareness and participation from Shaker Heights students. If you are interested in applying, please click here.
In its first year, Beyond the Desk worked with three different students for both semesters. After learning from our challenges, we have decided to make a few adjustments to the program to ensure that there is more accountability to enable greater success for participants. To that end, we will be basing our scholarships not as a flat sum given out quarterly, but as a sum based on the hours of participation a student completes with their one or more organizations. However, we will still issue the scholarship on a quarterly basis and require that students work a minimum of 15 hours a week prior to applying for our scholarship. We also actively seek out students with acute financial need so that the scholarship continues to enable socioeconomically disadvantaged students to take part in civic and community life at the high school no matter their financial needs.
In the fall, our selection committee made up of faculty, staff, and administrators will meet to select next year’s applicants.
We are looking forward to welcoming the applicants for next year. We are always open to suggestions and advice from community members, especially stakeholders involved in our program. Finally, if you or someone close to you knows someone who might be a good fit for our program, please encourage them to apply.
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to serving another year in Shaker Heights High School.
If you have any questions, comments, or would like more information, please email us at co2015fund@gmail.com
If you are a student interested in participating in our program, please apply here.
