The University Scholar Program is one of the most prestigious programs for undergraduates at the University of Connecticut. Available to students from all of the University’s schools and colleges, the University Scholar Program allows students to design and pursue an in-depth research project and to craft an individualized plan of study that supports their intellectual interests during their final three semesters.
Admission to this selective program is made on the basis of an application submitted during the first semester of a student’s junior year. Applications are reviewed by an interdisciplinary faculty committee that looks for innovative projects and academically rigorous course selection.
University Scholars have:
- Directed a Shakespearean play
- Contributed to the overall understanding of silicosis, a fibrotic lung disease
- Researched the intersection of science, ethics and policy in pre-implantation genetic diagnosis
- Designed and evaluated a zero-energy, membrane-based water purification system based on the principle of forward osmosis
Meet this year’s University Scholars and read about the accomplishments of recent University Scholars to explore the kinds of opportunities that the Program provides.