Advanced Scholars Graduate Program - Round 3
UChicago Advanced Scholars Program
Expedited Application for High-Performing Second and Third 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 second and third 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 $5,000 scholarship for that master's program
- $5,000-10,000 of summer internship funding
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.
- Submit a non-refundable $500 deposit to secure your spot in the graduate program.
Click here for Admissions Criteria for each UChicago Advanced Scholars Program
Participating Graduate Programs:
PHYSICAL SCIENCES DIVISION
HARRIS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY
- Master of Arts in Public Policy
- Master of Public Policy
- Master of Arts in Public Policy with Certificate in Research Methods
PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MOLECULAR ENGINEERING
SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION
- 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
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DIVISION
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Science in Precision Health
- Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
HUMANITIES DIVISION
- 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
* - The Master of Science in Financial Mathematics is accepting applications from second and third years only. If you are applying to the Master of Science in Financial Mathematics program, please fill out this supplemental questionnaire to complete your application.
** - The Master's Program in Computer Science is accepting applications from third and fourth years only.
*** - If you are applying to the Master of Engineering program, please fill out this supplemental questionnaire to complete your application.
+ - If you are applying to the Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences program, please fill out this supplemental questionnaire to complete your application.
++ - 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.
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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
If you would like to apply for more than one program, please upload multiple Statements of Interest as a single, combined PDF.
* Transfer Students: please upload your Transfer Credit Evaluation form with your unofficial UChicago Transcript as a single, combined PDF.