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  1. Life at 果冻传媒
  2. First-Generation Students
  3. Kessler Scholars Program

Kessler Scholars Program

Putting First-Gen First

The Kessler Scholars Program at 果冻传媒 provides holistic support for a diverse community of high-achieving students who are the first in their family to pursue a four-year college degree. Combining generous financial support with cohort-based engagement and individualized guidance, the Kessler Scholars Program provides first-generation college students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed and to thrive at 果冻传媒 and beyond. 

Program Pillars and Centre Experiences

Through high-touch mentorship, cohort-based community, and asset-focused programming, the Centre Kessler experience is transformative and meaningful for each scholar and cohort.
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Providing Support

Effective support eases the challenges first-generation students face in pursuing a college degree. This program provides impactful guidance throughout their Centre experience.

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Creating Community

Cohort-based communities build a sense of belonging and shared identities. Group classes, events, and support systems produce true peer group experiences.

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Building Success

Student success is more than a four-year college experience. This program also ensures first-generation students have the resources and support to achieve their goals.

Kessler Scholars Program Benefits

Across their four-year journey at 果冻传媒, Kessler Scholars are part of a close-knit community of first-generation students empowered with resources, support, and opportunities to connect with faculty, alumni, and leaders on campus and beyond, including:

  • One-on-one advising with the Kessler Scholars Program Director
  • Peer-to-peer mentoring with fellow Kessler Scholars
  • Cohort-based activities and opportunities for leadership development and community engagement
  • National networking with Kessler Scholars and Alumni from across the Collaborative community
  • $5000 of wraparound funding for use toward the cost of study abroad or away programs, supplementing internship costs, research conference attendance, graduate school preparation support, and more
  • Additional funding of $600 toward the cost of a laptop or textbooks upon matriculation to the College.
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Kessler Scholars Collaborative

First-Generation Support for Student Success

The Kessler Scholars Program at 果冻传媒 is part of the national Kessler Scholars Collaborative along with 15 other institutions. Students who join are part of a powerful network of first-generation leaders, connected across multiple institutions throughout their undergraduate college experience and beyond.

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