Kalamazoo Promise

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scholarship program
gptkbp:administrativeDivision gptkb:Kalamazoo_Promise,_Inc.
gptkbp:advocacy aimed at informing families
gptkbp:awards full tuition for eligible students
gptkbp:benefits Kalamazoo_public_school_graduates
gptkbp:collaborations with educational institutions
with local schools
works with various stakeholders
gptkbp:community enhances local identity
gptkbp:community_engagement active involvement of local leaders
fosters active participation in education
gptkbp:community_impact boosted local economy
gptkbp:community_involvement strong community involvement
encourages volunteerism
gptkbp:community_outreach targets underrepresented groups
gptkbp:communityEvents regularly hosts informational sessions
gptkbp:communityPrograms offers additional resources for students
provides access to educational resources
gptkbp:covers tuition and fees
gptkbp:education promotes equal access to education
gptkbp:educational_programs supports various educational initiatives
aims to increase overall levels
gptkbp:enrollment low-income families
diverse student population
public_colleges_and_universities_in_Michigan
gptkbp:established 2005
gptkbp:evaluates ongoing assessment of effectiveness
no separate application required
gptkbp:expansion plans for future growth
gptkbp:feedback incorporates input from residents
measured by college completion rates
gptkbp:focus higher education access
gptkbp:funding anonymous donors
ongoing efforts to sustain funding
sustained by community contributions
gptkbp:goal increase educational attainment
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kalamazoo Promise
gptkbp:impact increased college enrollment rates
tracks student success post-graduation
gptkbp:initiatives supports local development projects
gptkbp:inspiration similar programs in other cities
gptkbp:local_economy positively impacts local businesses
gptkbp:location gptkb:Kalamazoo,_Michigan
gptkbp:maintenance renewable for up to 4 years
gptkbp:model community-funded initiative
gptkbp:nationalTeam widely recognized model
gptkbp:outcome improved graduation rates
gptkbp:partnerships local businesses
collaborates with local colleges
with non-profits and organizations
gptkbp:scholarships thousands of students
based on financial need
tuition-free education
based on residency and school attendance
up to 10 semesters
based on residency
derived from community donations
managed by local education authorities
replicated in other regions
transformative for many families
up to 100% of tuition
gptkbp:studentSupportServices provides mentoring and guidance
gptkbp:succeededBy numerous student testimonials
gptkbp:sustainability long-term funding strategies
gptkbp:trainingPrograms awarded for innovation in education
gptkbp:tuition includes fees and books
gptkbp:type place-based scholarship