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The Data and Policy Summer Scholar Program is offered twice during the summer. The two sessions are identical. Participants can apply to the session that best fits their schedule.
See an example of the weekly schedule.
Start your application for the 2021 program.
You may submit your application any time before the final deadline listed above. We will accept applications until the program class is filled.
Applications are reviewed after each deadline. Applicants will receive a notification approximately two weeks after the deadline.
There are several benefits to applying before the Priority Deadline. For example, you can:
Learn about the full benefits of applying early.
This program is open to the public and UChicago community. This program is available for undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates and working professionals. We welcome domestic and international applicants from all around the world.
To enroll in the program, you must be at least 18 years old and have finished at least one year full-time study in an undergraduate institution one month prior to the start of the program. There are no prerequisites as this program is available for all academic backgrounds. All applicants are required to complete an online application.
Students are expected to have a stable internet connection and computer access to complete the virtual program.
Once you create your online application account, please choose the "Non-degree Program" type and then you will be able to choose the "Data and Policy Summer Scholar Program.” Please choose the session you plan to attend.
Once you start an online application, you have the ability to save it unfinished, come back to it later and edit any information you already entered.
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The program fee for the 2021 program is $4,500.
After being admitted and accepting the electronic offer letter from the admissions team, you are required to submit a $1000 USD enrollment deposit to confirm your attendance. The deposit will apply to your total program cost and reflected in the bill. The deposit is non-refundable. Students who fail to submit the deposit in time will be viewed as voluntarily giving up the seat to attend the program. The remaining balance is due shortly before the session begins. You will receive detailed information about payment options.
As you proceed in the application, you will find the place to indicate you would like your application to be considered for partial, merit-based scholarships. There are no additional steps, prerequisites or documents to submit in order to be considered for UChicago Harris merit-based scholarships.
Modest, partial scholarships will be offered to top applicants based on qualifications presented in application materials. Priority consideration is given to applicants who apply before the Priority Deadline.
Modest, partial scholarships are limited. We are unable to provide fully funded scholarships, and scholarships are not guaranteed for all applicants. Therefore, we encourage you to explore external funding resources. Past students have been able to receive support from their current academic institution or employer. Other students found external scholarships based on their academic study, career goal, citizenship or other affiliations. You may consider pursuing those options as well. Read out blog post with Tips on Financial Planning.
Admitted students awarded a UChicago Harris scholarship will receive a letter at the time of their admission into the program.
Participants will receive two documents, issued electronically, upon completion of the credential program: