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Admissions to the Society

Entering Freshmen typically receive an invitation to join the Scholars; the invitation is based on high school GPA and performance on standardized examinations such as the SATs and AP. Admission to the program is not complete until you have submitted the registration form. This form must be submitted by 15 May 2009. Students who would like to be considered but who did not receive an invitation as an incoming freshman may petition for admission by sending an email to collegescholars@cas.uoregon.edu.

Students also accepted to the Clark Honors College may also enroll in the Society of College Scholars program and may take College Scholars courses, but will be required to fulfill General Education requirements as specified by the Honors College.

Additionally, current UO students and entering or transfer students demonstrating strong academic records and motivation may apply for admission at any time prior to the end of their freshmen year.

Scholarships

The Society offers $3000 scholarships to encourage top students to enter UO and participate in the SCS program. These “James & Shirley Rippey Fellows” receive $1500 for each of your first two years at UO. Awards are based on merit and need, with a modest preference for Oregon residents. Applicants must have a FAFSA on file with the University of Oregon (for more information please visit Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships).

To apply, please send email the SCS director at director-scs@cas.uoregon.edu with a statement of no more than 250 words that explains your academic goals and how the program of the Society of College Scholars will facilitate your progress toward those goals.

The deadline to apply for 2009-10 Scholarships is 10 March 2009. Recipients will be notified by 10 April 2009. As scholarships are awarded in accordance with Federal guidelines, we are unable to be flexible on these deadlines or make exceptions.

Payments are made in November of each year, are contingent on continued participation in the Society, and are offered on top of any other need or merit based aid you might receive.

Internships

The society also gives $300 grants to juniors who pursue unpaid internships or research practica with UO faculty. The pdf application form is here and is due by the last day of the 5th week of the quarter for which you are enrolled for internship/practica credits.