University of Chicago Collegiate Scholars Program

The Colleigiate Scholars Program

How to apply

Download the Collegiate Scholars Program Application 2008 [PDF]

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Applications are due on February 18, 2008. Fifty Collegiate Scholars are selected each year. There are no fees for participation in the Collegiate Scholars Program. In mid-March, selected students will be contacted about interviews. Next year's College Scholars will find out if they have been selected in April, 2008.

For more information, or to have a paper copy of the application mailed to you, contact the Director of the Collegiate Scholars Program:

Collegiate Scholars Program
5835 S Kimbark Ave., Room 420
Chicago, IL 60637

(773) 834-2774
Fax: (773) 834-3764

Email: uccsp@uchicago.edu

Included in the application packet:
1. Instructions and checklist
2. Application - General information, writing, and parent/guardian commitment
3. High School Report
4. Teacher Recommendation: Form A
5. Adult Recommendation: Form B
6. Supplemental Writing Samples (to be brought to the interview)

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