Through the Departmental Scholars program, coordinated by College Honors, highly motivated undergraduates may be able to pursue a Masters Degree (M.A.) while they are completing coursework for their B.A.
The Departmental Scholar Program (DSP) allows exceptional juniors and seniors to pursue the bachelor's and master's degrees simultaneously. It offers advanced students access to graduate level classes and an opportunity to do graduate level research under the direct supervision of UCLA's distinguished faculty.
International Institute Academic Programs that have participated in the Departmental Scholars program in the past include:
Eligibility
Students seeking nomination to the Departmental Scholar Program should review the eligibility criteria on the UCLA Honors Programs website.
Application Process
A completed application must include all of the following materials before being considered for admission:
- Statement of Purpose –No more than two pages in length. Statement of purpose should describe academic, and/or professional experience
- Two Letters of Recommendation – Letters should be from tenured UCLA faculty members as specified here.
- Writing Sample – A research paper or other writing sample that well demonstrates writing and analytical skills (10 pages maximum). The goal of the writing sample is to demonstrate your ability to write professionally and clearly. For that reason, the writing sample should be written in English.
- Transcript (can be unofficial)
For more information please contact:
Yumi Kinoshita, Academic Advisor
UCLA International Institute Academic Programs
Office of Academic Advising
10256 Bunche Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1487
idpgrads@international.ucla.edu
Zoom meetings can be scheduled here.
For general information on becoming a Departmental Scholar, or to see if other departments offer similar programs, please contact College Honors.