R. Wayne Clugston made a generous contribution to the Charter Oak State College Foundation to establish the Organizational Leadership Fund. Income from the Organizational Leadership Fund will be used to provide scholarships for individuals who are preparing for clearly defined leadership roles in service-based organizations. Preference will be given to individuals associated with smaller organizations that are providing quantifiable support toward the individual’s leadership goals.
Scholarship Criteria
This scholarship is available to a Charter Oak Student pursuing a concentration that incorporates academic courses work that will prepare them for a defined leadership role in service-based organizations and is considered to possess the potential to make positive contributions within a leadership role in their current field of employment or in future employment settings. The scholarship can be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, books or other educational expenses. The average bi-annual award is $700. Other forms of financial aid are also available to qualified applicants.
Application Process & Deadline
- Comploetely fill out application form
- Submit a well-written essay articulating your academic, personal and professional goals, and how you meet the scholarship criteria above. Your essay should be neatly typed, double-spaced and not longer than 250-300 words (about one and half pages, double-spaced ).
- Submit a separate statement detailing your financial need.
The complete application from, the essay and the financial statement must be received by May 1, 2010 for awards that will be applicable to the following academic year. Award notification will be made on or about August 1, 2010.
Mail the completed application package to:
Charter Oak State College 55 Paul Manafort Drive New Britain, CT 06053-2150 ATTN: Marlene Woodman Email: mwoodman@charteroak.edu Questions can be directed to Marlene Woodman – 860-832-3876 or mwoodman@charteroak.edu