Soaring Scholar Program Application

Deadlines for the Soaring Scholar Application:

Students typically apply for the Soaring Scholar program in the second semester of their junior year. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Fall: March 15*
Spring: Nov. 15

*Students applying for an accelerated program within the School of Public Health and Information Sciences have an application deadline of Feb. 1.

Applicants interested in applying for an accelerated program with the School of Public Health and Information Sciences or the J.B Speed School of Engineering must complete an application with their department.

For more information regarding the policies and guidelines for the Soaring Scholar program, please visit the Graduate Catalog.

Are you a current University of Louisville undergraduate student?

Yes

No

Only current undergraduate University of Louisville students are eligible to participate in the Soaring Scholar program.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Student ID

Campus Email Address

Birthdate

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Desired Soaring Scholar Program

Director of Graduate Studies (DGS)

DGS Email

Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Undergraduate Academic Advisor Email Address

Which semester do you anticipate taking your first shared (graduate) course in the Soaring Scholar Program? (include semester and year)

Anticipated Undergraduate Graduation Term

Anticipated First Term of Master program (if accepted)

Current GPA

APPLICATION MATERIAL REQUIREMENT

For your application to be considered complete, please submit the following:

One Letter of Recommendation (Please note that some departments require that letters of recommendation cannot be sent by the applying student--contact your department for clarification on how your letters are to be sent in with your application)
Unofficial university transcripts from all previous institutions
Personal Statement
Suggested Flight Plan
Supplemental Material, i.e. research experience (as required by program)

Which type of document(s) would you like to upload?

Personal Statement

Letter of Recommendation

Unofficial Transcripts

Suggested Flight Plan

I have read and agreed to the following statements in order to be admissible to the Soaring Scholar program.

I understand that I need to meet with my academic advisor to ensure the courses I am planning to take matches my graduation requirements and anticipated graduation date.

Yes

No

I understand that graduate level courses are not the same as undergraduate courses in structure or content and
require different (often more) time and work than undergraduate classes.

Yes

No

I understand that I must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or better throughout my time as a Soaring Scholar.

Yes

No

I understand that until the Bachelor’s degree is obtained, I understand that I must abide by the undergraduate policies. Once the Bachelor’s degree has been conferred, I must abide by the graduate policies

Yes

No

I understand that acceptance into the Soaring Scholar program does not guarantee admission to the UofL graduate program.

Yes

No

I understand that any graduate-level courses I have taken prior to being accepted into the Soaring Scholar program will not count towards the master's degree program.

Yes

No