Advanced Scholars Program - Fourth Year Application
UChicago Advanced Scholars Program
Expedited Application for High-Performing Fourth Years
Take your career to the next level with UChicago’s 4+1 graduate programs! These special programs allow you to continue your intellectual journey right here in Hyde Park and graduate with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree within 5 years.
The UChicago Advanced Scholars Program offers high-performing fourth year students with the opportunity to apply to a special program that guarantees:
- Early admission to a master’s program (see list of participating programs below)
- A $15,000 scholarship for that master's program
Benefits of the UChicago Advanced Scholars Program:
- Graduate with two UChicago degrees
- Enhance competitiveness in the job market
- Build specialized skills and learn from subject area experts
- Plan in advance for a graduate degree
Requirements:
By applying to the program, you must agree to the following:
- Maintain a minimum GPA required by the program
- Finish all prerequisites before graduation from undergraduate degree.
Participating Graduate Programs:
- Master of Science in Analytics
- Master of Science in Financial Mathematics
- Master's Program in Computational and Applied Mathematics
- Master of Science in Statistics
- Master's Program in Computer Science
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences
- Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences, Economics Concentration
- Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences, Psychology Track*
- Master of Arts in Computational Social Science
- Master of Arts in Computational Social Science, Economics Concentration
- Master of Arts Program in Middle Eastern Studies
- Committee on International Relations
- Master of Arts Program in the Humanities**
- Master of Arts in Digital Studies of Language, Culture, and History
- Master of Arts Program in Middle Eastern Studies
* - If you are applying to the Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences, Psychology Track, please fill out this supplemental questionnaire to complete your application.
** - The Division of the Humanities Master of Arts Program in Humanities (MAPH) is typically a one-year program, however students can also apply to the MAPH Two-year Language Option (TLO). The MAPH TLO was designed for students who require extensive language skills that exceed the Master of Arts Program in the Humanities' (MAPH) traditional one-year curriculum. This language component is ideal for students who are interested in translation studies, need advanced proficiency for admission to a PhD program, or would like to pursue language study to enhance their academic work. Students should indicate which MAPH Program they’re interested in – the one-year program or the two-year TLO program.
How to Apply
Submit application through Handshake with the following documents:
- Resume
- Transcript
- Statement of Interest, including your interest in the chosen master's program and career goals after graduation