Evaluation and Selection of Scholars
Application will be evaluated by a UCI review committee taking into consideration the following issues:
- successful efforts at overcoming socioeconomic or other educational disadvantages in pursuing their academic objectives (such as first in family to attend a university, attended an under-performing high school, etc.)
- career focus consistent with program goals
- outstanding potential for leadership
- evidenced of scholarly achievement
- commitment of the applicant to the goals of the program
- strong potential for acceptance to a graduate program
- letter of recommendation from a faculty/staff member
Application Procedure
ALL application materials MUST be submitted in ONE envelope and MUST include the following:
- A completed application form
- A two-page personal statement
- An official transcript of all college coursework
- One letter of recommendation from a faculty member who can best assess your ability for academic research and your motivation for graduate school
Completed application packets must be RECEIVED (not postmarked) in the Graduate Division by February 22 of the same calendar year as the Summer Research Program. Students will be notified by mail.
Allen Sabio, Analyst, Graduate Preparation and Student Programs
University of California, Irvine
120 Aldrich Hall
Graduate Division
Irvine, CA 92697-3180
ZOT: 3180
Tel.: (949) 824-0246
Fax: (949) 824-9096
E-Mail: allen.sabio@uci.edu
