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Advanced Scholars Program - Fourth Year Application - Round 3

University of Chicago – Career Advancement
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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 $5,000 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.
  • 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

BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

HARRIS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY

PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MOLECULAR ENGINEERING

SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DIVISION



HUMANITIES DIVISION

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* - The Master's Program in Computer Science is accepting applications from third and fourth years only.

** - Students interested in the Master in Management or Master in Finance Programs will have one week after the 4+1 deadline to submit supplemental information and letters of recommendation on another portal, which you will receive a link to after the 4+1 deadline closes. Students will also be invited to interview as part of their application process.

*** - 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.