Yale Education Studies Undergraduate Scholars Program

APPLICATION FOR FALL 2016 – DEADLINE OCTOBER 31

Eligible to apply: Current sophomores who are currently enrolled in EDST 110 or who completed this course in Fall 2015 as freshmen

Your application to become an Undergraduate Scholar in Education Studies consists of 1) this form plus 2) your resume and 3) a copy of your Yale College Academic Record/Transcript. Please read about the Education Studies Scholars program on the website before completing this application.

Name: / Expected Date of Graduation:
Yale e-mail: / Student ID#:
Major (anticipated, if undeclared): / Residential College:

Relevant Courses: In the table below, please list any courses related to Education Studies that you have completed, are currently enrolled in, or are planning to enroll in.

For example:
EDST 110, Foundations in Education Studies, Fall 2015or Fall 2016

PSYC 150, Social Psychology, Spring 2016

EDST 125: Fall 2016

Courses do not have to be among those listed on the Education Studieswebsite. Includeany course that you believe is relevant. The future list is not a commitment, only an indication of your interests. Include limited-enrollment courses you hope to take in the future, knowing there is no guarantee of a spot.

Course Number / Course Title / Term
EDST 110 / Foundations in Education Studies (prerequisite)

FACULTY REFERENCE: Provide the name of a Yale faculty member that the selection committeemay contact about your academic work. There is no need to submit a written recommendation.

Name:
Department:
Phone:
E-mail:

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Briefly describe any relevant experience in an education-related field—for example, a research project, internship or summer job. What did you contribute and what did you learn from this experience? (250 words maximum)

ESSAY: Describe your interest in the Education Studies program. Possible items to mention are your primary area of interest in education, what motivates your interest, the goals you hope to achieve with your studies, a possible subject for your Capstone project, and your plans for advanced studies or for a career in an education-related field. Your essay does not have to touch on all of these topics; its purpose should be to convey your motivation for enrolling in the program. It would be helpful to explain how being an Education Studies Scholar would complement your other academic and extra-curricular work at Yale. (500 words maximum)

HOW TO APPLY

Your application consists of this completed form plus a copy of your resume and your Yale College Academic Record/Transcript. Please complete this application as a Word document, and then convert it into a PDF that also includes yourresume and a screenshot of your informal Yale transcript. Your entire application (this form + resume + transcript) should be included in this one PDF document. Title the documentas follows: YourName.EDST.2016.pdf—for example, JaneDoe.EDST.2016.pdf.

Send your application via e-mail to with the subject “Ed Studies Application” by 5:00pm on Monday, October 31, 2016.

Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Applicants may be contacted to schedule an interview with selection committee members before or after Thanksgiving break. All applicants will be notified about the status of their applications by winter recess.

Questions? E-mail .