United World College of South East Asia Graduate Michaela Vebrova Honored as A Colgate University Benton Scholar

2013 Mar 13

Michaela Vebrova, a graduate of United World College of South East Asia, is one of just 18 students in the Class of 2016 selected as a Benton Scholar at Colgate University in Hamilton N.Y. Vebrova is from Cheb .

Benton Scholars are selected not only for their ability to lead and think, but also for their passion to make a positive impact on the world. The four-year program includes access to on-campus speakers, special courses, and a travel component.

Colgate University is a highly selective residential liberal arts institution committed to global engagement, undergraduate research, off-campus study, sustainable practices, and utilizing technology to enhance the teaching and learning experience.

Colgate offers 52 majors to a diverse student body of approximately 2,900 undergraduate students, and supports 25 Division I athletic teams. The university's 515-acre campus in rural central N.Y. is renowned for its beauty and for the important role it plays in the student experience.