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Kessler Scholars

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Mission
The Kessler Scholars Program mission is to engage and empower Cornell University First-Generation & Low-Income Students by providing transformative experiences that build confidence, leadership, and independence.

Membership Benefits
Kessler Scholars benefit from:

- Annual $1,500 Kessler Scholarship until graduation and other financial benefits through unique programming.
- 1:1 advising with designated administrators, peer mentorship, and career coaching
- Immersive trips and leadership development
- Community-building activities, social events, and workshops (e.g., Welcome Weekend, Career and Leadership Development, Financial Literacy workshops)
- Access to research opportunities, internships, and alumni networks

Parent group: Office of First-Generation & Low-Income Student Support

You have to be a member of Office of First-Generation & Low-Income Student Support to join this group.

Lifetime membership