Claremont National Scholarships for Doctoral Study

A unique scholarship for graduate students whose research transcends the disciplines.

The Claremont National Scholarships celebrate CGU's culture of flexible, tailor-made doctoral programs and what we call "transdisciplinary" research. In the context of rigorous Ph.D. study within particular disciplines, CGU also emphasizes work that draws on ideas from other disciplines and makes contributions to practical problems.

Awards:
The award covers full tuition plus a $20,000 annual stipend. Students pursuing a Ph.D. in any of eight graduate schools at Claremont Graduate University:

1. Arts and Humanities
2. Behavioral and Organizational Sciences
3. Educational Studies
4. Information Systems and Technology
5. Management
6. Mathematical Sciences
7. Politics and Economics
8. Religion

Scholars must be interested in transdisciplinary work that crosses the disciplines and the boundaries separating theory and practice.

Selection Criteria:

We seek candidates who

• Will have performed at the highest levels within their academic major
• Will have or expect to have a bachelor's or master's degree from a U.S. college or university by fall 2007
• Will have carried out innovative research that cuts across the disciplines

For example, the candidate may be a mathematician who has published an article on music theory, or a psychologist who has done research on the foundations of political choice, or a philosopher who has contributed new ideas about education (these of course are only illustrations; many other possibilities exist).

Eligibility:

Claremont National Scholarships are open to those fulfilling the following criteria:

• Bachelors and masters students applying for Ph.D. admission to CGU.
• Current residents of the United States, though they may be citizens of other countries
• Candidates must be nominated by a faculty member at their college or university (see nomination form at website below)
• Claremont National Scholars should be prepared to begin their full-time doctoral studies in the fall of 2007.

Application Requirements:

Download the application and nomination forms at the website given below. All applications should include:

• Transcripts: Candidate must submit a sealed, official transcript from every undergraduate and graduate insitution that he/she has attended.
• Exams (GRE/GMAT): All candidates must submit official scores from the GRE or the GMAT, depending on the academic program. Details regarding which test should be submitted are available at www.cgu.edu/nationalscholars
• Statement of Purpose: Candidates for the Claremont National Scholars Program should describe their interest and goals regarding transdisciplinary study as part of their Statement of Purpose.
• Resume or CV: A current resume or CV is required and should list at minimum the last three employers and the nature of your work. Publications, awards received, association memberships, and computer literacy should also be included.
• References: Two (2) additional Reference Forms/Letters of Recommendation are required in addition to the nomination form.

Timeline:

Claremont National Scholars should be prepared to begin their full-time doctoral studies in the fall of 2007.

Applications are due by December 2007

Winners will be notified on February 2008

Winners' decisions are due on April 2008

Send completed applications to:

Claremont Graduate University

Attn: National Scholars

Office of Admission and Records

160 East Tenth Street

Claremont, CA 91711

Please note:

It is very important to refer to the web site listed below for specific and complete information regarding this scholarship.

Web site: http://www.cgu.edu/nationalscholars