Academy Scholars Application

Academy Scholars Program:
Grounded in experiential learning, the Academy Scholars program empowers first year EKU students with the skills and knowledge they need to be excellent in all they choose to do. Through participating in the program, all Academy Scholars will be game changers who build a meaningful sense of belonging at EKU. Participants will have opportunities throughout the academic year to meet up at events hosted by the Center for Inclusive Excellence and Global Engagement (CIEGE) and their campus partners.

Benefits of joining the Academy Scholars Program:
   •   Connect with like-minded peers to build a sense of belonging at EKU
   •   Attend exclusive social events and off-campus trips
   •   Receive EKU branded swag
   •   Develop leadership skills to be a global minded citizen
   •   Increase access to staff and faculty support
   •   Live in the Academy Scholars Living Learning Community

Who Can Be an Academy Scholar:
Any first year EKU student interested in developing a sense of belonging at EKU to be a game changer, including but not limited to first-generation students, international students, under-resourced students, underrepresented students, and disabled students.

Academy Scholars Program requirements:
   •   Attend Center for Inclusive Excellence and Global Engagement events in Fall and Spring semesters
   •   Participate in Peer-to-Peer mentorship “Teams”
   •   Complete 3 community hours per week in any of the following spaces: Center for Inclusive Excellence and Global Engagement, El Centro, Center for Africana Engagement, EKU Libraries, Student Success Center

Want a transformative experience that goes beyond the general program? Be sure to check out the Academy Scholars LLC information below!

Academy Scholars Living Learning Community:
Forge lifelong connections with like-minded peers and live in the newly renovated Keith Hall. Research consistently shows that students who participate in a Living Learning Community experience a higher level of success both socially and academically as compared to those who are not part of an LLC.

Complete your application by May 1, 2024 to be a game changer!

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What would you like to do as a member of the Academy Scholars? (Check all that apply.)

Would you like to live in the Academy Scholars Living Learning Community in Keene Hall?

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