KeyBank Scholars Program

Book Scholars

What is a Book Scholar?

Book scholarship recipients are KeyBank Scholars who successfully complete the 6-week Summer Enrichment Transition Program (STEP) and maintain the requirements outlined below. Only first-year incoming KeyBank Scholars are able to enroll in STEP. For more information about STEP and how to register please visit the following page: STEP.

Eligibility Requirements:
  • Participate in the 6 week Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEP)
  • Sign the commitment contract
  • Graduate from a high school in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD)
  • Maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative college grade point average
  • Meet with an academic advisor two times per semester
  • Utilize success coaching
  • Actively participate in the KeyBank Scholars Program Peer Mentoring Program during the first academic year at Cleveland State University
  • Attend two Cleveland State University academic workshops
  • Earn 24 credit hours during the first academic year as an Undergraduate Student at Cleveland State University
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form 

Peer Mentors Events