Norton Fellows

The Norton Fellows program offers a select group of Loomis students the opportunity to pursue their interests and become more engaged with their local communities over the summer break.

*Junior Kavya Kolli drew on her experience as a karate black belt to give self-defense instruction to school girls living near her grandparents’ home in rural India.*

“I wanted to find a way to help others using the karate I’ve studied for many years.”

Kavya Kolli
Junior

About the Program

The selection committee seeks projects that demonstrate a commitment to exploring the intersection of the best self and the common good. Projects should be scaled for summer break, structured practically, and budgeted appropriately.

Beyond the viability of their projects, applicants should also demonstrate their own strong character, maturity, dependability, and good communication skills.

How to Apply

The committee will accept applications from rising seniors and juniors only (Classes of 2025 and 2026). Following the successful implementation of their projects, the Norton Fellows will then serve the following academic year as models of engaged citizenship, community-mindedness, and purposeful education. This commitment can take many different forms and will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

All application materials are due by Monday, April 1, 2024. Committee decisions will be released in early May. The committee may reach out to applicants during the month of April to request additional information or to discuss ways to make their proposals more viable.

To be a Norton Fellow, a student must accomplish all of the following:

Complete the application process by Monday, April 1, 2024;
Design a four- to six-week summer project that connects directly to themes surrounding the common good;
Implement the project over the summer of 2024, remaining in close contact with the director of the Norton Center.