University Scholars & Global Scholars Application

The University Scholars and Global Scholars programs provide second-year students with the opportunity to deepen their interests and foster interdisciplinary connections through a spring-semester seminar experience and additional faculty mentoring. Students are selected for either program based on their academic performance and leadership potential. The information that you provide on your application will help reviewers to learn about your interests and aspirations. Please review the program descriptions available at University Scholars & Global Scholars | University Honors Program before completing your application. While similar, these programs offer some different opportunities and support for students.

A complete application will include student essay responses, an uploaded DPR, and recommendations from two individuals familiar with your achievements. At least one of your recommendations should come from someone who has taught you in a KU course. Please remember to contact your recommenders ahead of submitting your application.

Students do not need to be members of the University Honors Program to apply to the Global Scholars or University Scholars programs.

Award
varies
Deadline
09/17/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. List your three most significant honors/awards/scholarships and briefly describe each in under 50 words.
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  2. List your three most significant activities, areas of involvement, or responsibilities and briefly describe each in under 50 words.
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  3. Are you applying for University Scholars or Global Scholars? Please review program descriptions at honors.ku.edu/explore/opportunities/university-scholars-and-global-scholars before making a selection.
  4. If you are not selected for your program of choice, would you like to be considered for the other program?
  5. For the program that you’ve selected, what interests you about the seminar topic? How would participating in this seminar contribute to your personal and academic growth? Limit 500 words.
  6. Provide a personal statement that describes your academic journey and goals. Applicants should consider experiences that have piqued their curiosity and shaped their academic choices and direction. Limit 500 words.
  7. Please provide the name and email address for two faculty references. Please send this recommendation form to your recommenders: https://kusurvey.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0HA5frw8ivQRc8e
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