UD now accepting applications for program in support of first-generation college students

WHIO Staff
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University of Dayton is now accepting applications for the new Kessler Scholars program.

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The first group of 20 students will enroll in the fall of 2023, according to the Associate Director of News and Communications at UD.

This program supports first-generation students enrolled in the UD Sinclair Academy with financial aid, academic guidance, mentoring and more, the spokesperson with UD said in a media release shared with News Center 7.

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Students in the program can choose from nearly 100 degree pathways, join clubs and activities at UD, study at Roesch Library, work out at UD’s RecPlex or participate in the Pride of Dayton marching band and more, the spokesperson said.

Scholars will receive financial aid at Sinclair, a full tuition scholarship to UD, aid to reduce on-campus housing and meal plan costs, guidance from advisers and peer mentors, leadership experiences and opportunities for community engagement, the spokesperson said.

To be considered for the program, students must apply to the UD Sinclair Academy and fill out the FAFSA form by February 1st., the spokesperson said.

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Eligibility requirements and more information regarding the program can be found online here.

“Success in college opens doors both for graduates and for future generations of their family. Those who are the first in their families to navigate the application and enrollment processes, as well as the campus support structures, can face unique challenges,” UD President Eric F. Spina said. “With a $1 million grant from the Bloomberg and Wilpon foundations, we are able to offer the Kessler Scholars program specifically designed to meet the needs of first-generation students and give them the tools they need to succeed.”