Keuka College is a student-centered, liberal arts-based learning community offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs delivered in traditional, non-traditional, and international formats. The learning environment at Keuka is intellectually challenging, supportive, and fosters personal as well as academic development. We offer a unique blend of traditional classroom knowledge and innovative experiential learning that provides students with a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning, service, and leadership while valuing social responsibility and diversity. Keuka graduates possess the knowledge and experience to excel in today’s workplace and the ability to adapt to tomorrow’s challenges.
Keuka College, the national leader in experiential, hands-on learning, established this program to honor high school students whose commitment to experiential, hands-on learning has made a difference in their communities. For five months during the academic year, Keuka will accept nominations from high schools for the Experiential Learner of the Month Award. Each monthly recipient will receive a partial academic fellowship to Keuka College and qualify for the Experiential Learner of the Year Award, which carries a full fellowship. The fellowships are offered to high school seniors who have a strong academic record and demonstrate leadership, good character, participation in community service, and experiential, hands-on learning. Nomination forms may be completed online.
The Experiential Learner of the Month Award-winners will be featured on TV stations throughout Central, Western and Northern New York state, as well as the Southern Tier.
Scholarship Value: $60,000 over four years of undergraduate study ($15,000 annually). One full-tuition fellowship will also be awarded, This scholarship is not based on financial need.