The CITL Leadership Program is a group of Latino students coming directly from high school that are selected each year to participate in a learning community as part of the Center for Intercultural Teaching & Learning. The Center's goal is to develop intercultural skills that contribute to effective interaction and peaceful communities, both locally and internationally for all members of the GC community. 

As a recipient, you will receive a bilingual enrollment counselor liaison to assure a strong transition to college and access to academic support counselors.

You will also be required to participate in the Summer Academic Leadership Training (SALT) program for three weeks during the summer of 2010 on the Goshen College Campus as well as the Multicultural Affairs orientation prior to New Student Days.

Additional program benefits include:

• Full tuition
• Leadership opportunities
• Service-learning activities
• Educational enrichment programs
• Community building activities
• Three-credit hours during the SALT program

The Center's goal is to develop intercultural skills that contribute to effective interaction and peaceful communities, both locally and internationally for all members of the Goshen College community.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for participation, students must meet the criteria below:

• Be of Hispanic/Latino heritage
• Be US citizen or permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card
• Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.75 or above
• Complete an application by your state deadlines for federal and state financial aid (FAFSA)
• Priority for selected recipients will be given to Indiana state residents. Out-of-state students are encourage to apply
• Student entering Goshen College directly from high school
• Be a first-generation college student

Application process

The following information must be submitted to the Goshen College Admission Office by 5 p.m. on December 15, 2009 for priority consideration.

• Goshen College Application for Admission that includes the following items:
  • Completed and signed application form, including Personal Statement and application fee
  • Official high school transcript
  • Guidance Reference form
  • Personal Reference form
  • Test results for either ACT or SAT
• CITL Leadership Program Application (pdf printable form), including one page essay and personal interview
• Recipients will be invited to interview either on campus or by phone on Saturday, January 23, 2010

Application deadline

All application materials must be submitted by 5 p.m. on December 15, 2009 for priority. Additional applications will be reviewed based on funding.

Expectation for renewal

This award is renewable for up to eight consecutive semesters by maintaining a 2.5 college grade point average. All award recipients are expected to complete the following:

• Participate in the research activities of the Center
• Participate in a minimum of one club and/or student organization
• Meet regularly with the CITL program members
• Participate in leadership development activities