Senior Summer Scholars

About the Program

The Senior Summer Scholars Program is a competitive grant sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies. It provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to enhance their academic experience by spending the summer working closely with faculty mentors on scholarly research or artistic projects.

For the summer of 2008, the program is providing scholarships of $3,000 to approximately 40 outstanding seniors. Awardees are expected to participate in SSS activities over the summer, submit research reports at the end of the summer, and participate in Undergraduate Research Day the following Spring.

Students who are awarded the Senior Summer Scholars grant earn a competitive edge when applying for graduate study, fellowships, and other awards. Many of the Scholars turn their research into an independent study or honors thesis during their senior year.

The application deadline for 2008 is Friday, April 4, 2008.

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Note: If you will be otherwise compensated for this research, you are not eligible for this award. By applying, you agree that the Senior Summer Scholar fellowship will be your sole funding source for this project.