The Summer Keegan is a program that awards four students per summer $5,000 to pursue international travel for at least eight weeks during the summer to research a topic of their choosing. The Summer Keegan satisfies the Immersion requirement. 

Rising juniors and seniors may apply during their sophomore and junior years, respectively.

The Summer Keegan lasts 8-10 weeks. Students typically depart in May or June and return in July or August. 

The Summer Keegan application is open Nov. 1, 2024 to Jan. 22, 2025. 

Each fellow is different, so there is no one-size-fits-all approach for evaluating applicants.

Generally, we look for leadership, authenticity, and a solid project idea. 

Each applicant completes an online application in InfoReady that contains short answer/essay questions and submits: (1) CV; (2) Project proposal; and (3) Letter of recommendation from fellowship adviser. Applications open Nov. 1 and are due Jan. 22. Finalists may be asked for additional materials. Selections are made in early-mid March.