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How to Apply | Application Deadlines | Eligibility | Notification | International Applicants

How to Apply

The Young Scholars Program has a three-step application process.

  1. Admission Application: Click here to access the online or printable application form.
  2. Recommendation: Click here to access the printable recommendation form.
  3. Transcript: Click here to access the printable transcript request form.

To request a packet of the application materials, please click here.

Application Deadlines

  • Applications accepted beginning February 15, 2010.
  • Program admission is competitive and contingent upon space availability. Early applicants are more likely to receive their first course selection and be guaranteed accommodations.

Eligibility

Admission to the Young Scholars Program is competitive and contingent upon space availability. Students are encouraged to apply early. To apply to the Young Scholars Program, you must:

  • Be a current high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior;
  • Have an academic average of 3.0 or better; and
  • Demonstrate maturity, self-discipline, motivation, and a desire to succeed.
  • International students whose first language is not English must provide official TOEFL scores [550 or above].

In addition:

  • Students are expected to attend the program in its entirety. This includes arriving late and/or leaving early. Missing any class time will cause serious academic jeopardy.
  • Acceptance into the Young Scholars Program does not guarantee admission into a degree-seeking program at the University of Maryland.

Notification

Accepted students are notified via e-mail approximately 10 days after their file is complete. The file is complete when the application (with non-refundable application fee and confirmation deposit), transcript, and letter of recommendation have been received. Files are reviewed and admission made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reminder notices regarding missing items are sent to the e-mail address provided on the application form. However, it is the student’s responsibility to make sure that all materials are sent and received. Once complete, files are reviewed and admission made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reminder notices regarding missing items are sent to the e-mail address provided on the application form. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all materials are sent and received. To inquire about the status of your application, please click here.