First Year Application to the Echols Scholars Program 2017

Application Instructions

(1) Complete the application form and answer all three questions appearing on pages 2-4 of this application. Use only the space provided.

(2) Download an unofficial advising transcript from SIS as a pdf file.

(3) Prepare a one-page resume as a pdf.

(4) Assemble the application form, answers to the questions, your transcript and resume into a single pdf file. To insert the other files at the end of this application, we recommend using the "insert page" function, which can be found on the tool bar or under the drop down menu of the "edit" function. Save the file as your LAST name [dot] FIRST name (Smith.Jane.pdf).

(5) Submit ǘƘŜ complete application via e-mail to: ŜŎƘƻƭǎмǎǘȅNJŀLJLJϪǾƛNJƎƛƴƛŀΦŜŘdz (6) DO NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION OR VERSION OF AN APPLICATION.

Absolutely no late or incomplete applications will be accepted and no exceptions will be made. Once you submit an application you may not make any changes or resubmit a modified version.

(7) Applications must be received and time stamped no later than 11:59 pm on April 18, 2017.

Final decisions on admission will be made after all spring semester grades have been received. Students will be notified of admission decisions via e-mail in June/July. Good luck with your applications.

First Year Application to the Echols Scholars Program 2017

Name (First, Middle Initial, Last):

University E-mail Address:

Student ID #:

Permanent Address:

Local Address:

Telephone:

Proposed Major(s):

“The Echols Scholars Program is predicated upon the Jeffersonian ideal of freedom of inquiry and the development of critical thought. It offers special opportunities to those undergraduates in the College of Arts & Sciences who are its most avid learners as evidenced by their intellectual versatility, ability to grapple with complex topics and maturity to thrive in a creative and mentally engaging community.”

1. Echols Scholars are relieved of the need to fulfill college area requirements for graduation. If you become a member of the Echols Scholars program, how will this benefit shape your academic choices, so that you can better achieve your academic and career goals? (Limited to 1500 characters or ~250 words)

2. In your opinion, what defines intellectual curiosity? Cite two examples from either inside or outside of the classroom where your intellectual curiosity has been challenged and engaged.(Limited to 3000 characters or ~500 words)

3. What is the most creative idea, activity or object you have encountered in the past year, and why?(Limited to 3000 characters or ~500 words)