New Coe Kids on Course Scholarship to begin fall 2022
Coe College is proud to introduce the Coe Kids on Course Scholarship beginning fall 2022. The college is partnering with the Zach Johnson Foundation to provide a renewable award of $36,000 per year to eligible incoming Kids on Course students who meet admission and renewal criteria. Kids on Course places more than 1,000 underserved children in the Cedar Rapids Community School District on the path to post-secondary success, including the option of a nationally-ranked liberal arts college education. Coe has the experience to nurture these scholars, as 40% of the college’s fall 2020 class are first-generation students, and there is a strong student-centered environment built to support students on their academic and personal development journey.
Coe College and Kids on Course (KOC) have been partnering for several years during a KOC Day at Coe for the program’s sixth grade students, which allowed those students to experience a college campus first-hand and further envision themselves as a college student.
“This scholarship is a natural continuation of our partnership with KOC, and we are thrilled to continue working with an organization that is as passionate as we are about the impact of higher education. Creating opportunities for everyone to have access to the benefits of a liberal arts education is an important priority for us,” said Interim President David Hayes '93.
In addition to the scholarship, Coe will ensure each student has a path to success via a holistic learning environment in and out of the classroom with a variety of academic and mentorship opportunities. The Learning Commons houses tutors, a writing center, study resources and speech consultants while the TRIO Academic Achievement Program and College Possible provide additional coaching support.
"As a 2004 Coe College graduate, I love the idea that we are opening doors for our Kids on Course students to be able to experience the amazing opportunities Coe has to offer not only to them, but also their families and our community," said KOC Program Director Cassie Mitvalsky.
The Coe Kids on Course College Scholarship Program will be funded through the college’s fundraising efforts. If you are interested in expanding access to education through financial support of these scholarships, please contact Associate Vice President for Advancement Barb Tupper ’89 at Coe College at 319.399.8662 or btupper@coe.edu.