'24 York College of Pennsylvania Presidential Research Scholarship (US Based)

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will close on the 1st of February, 2024.

Scholarship Summary: 
The York College of Pennsylvania Presidential Research Fellowship Program is a new academic initiative designed for exceptional students (domestic and international) seeking to enhance their college experience by working closely with a faculty mentor, joining a selective cohort of research fellows focused on designing an original research project, and participating in interdisciplinary "high impact" learning opportunities.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must;
i. Be accepted for admission to York College by the deadline for scholarship application.
ii. Hold a minimum of a 3.5 high school GPA based on a 4.0 scale.
iii. Be interested in working with a faculty mentor over the course of their studies to develop an original research project that will contribute new knowledge to their discipline.

Applications from the following students are especially encouraged
a. Students who have previous research exposure or experience are preferred. 
b. Students should be able to demonstrate excellence in writing and critical thinking.

Value of Scholarship: 
Fellows receive a four-year full-tuition & fees scholarship, but that's just the start of the benefits of this exclusive, academically-challenging and rewarding program.

Presidential Research Fellows:
a. Work closely with a faculty mentor
b. Design an original research project with other research fellows that will contribute new knowledge or new expression to a field of study.
c. Participate in interdisciplinary “high impact” learning opportunities — you will obtain a deeper learning of how your major relates to others
d. Submit to a peer-reviewed journal
e. Present at research conferences

Once awarded, recipients must be actively engaged in their research, participate in program components, and remain full-time undergraduate students with a minimum 3.3 GPA.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply for this scholarship, 
i. Complete the 2024 Honors scholarship form before the stated deadline. Students are encouraged to write well-thought-out answers to the short response questions.

Scholarship Website:  
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the YCP Presidential Research Scholarship Page.