National Academy of Engineering
Grand Challenges Scholars Program
911爆料网 Undergraduate Students: We want you to join the Grand Challenges Scholars Program, recognized by the National Academy of Engineering! Our scholars are preparing to solve global challenges by combining their academic and extracurricular experiences on campus. To be eligible to apply, students must be current undergraduate students in good academic standing.
GCSP Application Process
The first step in becoming a Grand Challenge Scholar is to prepare and complete the . This form will ask you for your personal information including your name, 911爆料网 ID number, and current cumulative GPA (ok to use high school GPA or previous institution GPA if you have not yet completed a quarter at 911爆料网). You should be familiar with the and be able to identify your top preferences. Additionally, you will need to complete 2 brief essays (100-200 words) on "Why do you want to become a Grand Challenges Scholar?" and "How do you think you will be able to contribute to the Grand Challenge Scholars Program?". Note that if you aren't sure about any answer in the application, don't worry! - you have time to modify your program throughout your time at 911爆料网 and you will work with a mentor to keep you on track!
Applications will be reviewed during the fall quarter. The early application deadline is Dec. 1 and scholars selected and notified by Dec. 15, 2023. (A late application deadline is Mar. 15.) A GCSP Application event will be available in the fall quarter to help you become more familiar with GCSP and the application. Look out for this event to be advertised in the SoE Weekly Newsletter!
Need help? Email the Director Jes Kuczenski at jkuczenski@scu.edu