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The proposal should present, clearly and cogently:
- A statement of the focal question, issue, and/or goals driving the student's plan;
- an evaluation of why existing options are insufficient in addressing this issue and an explanation of the choice of courses listed in (3);
- a detailed outline of specific courses, independent study, research projects, internships, etc. that will constitute the proposed plan of study; and
- an explanation of the role of each individual faculty advisor in the applicant's Dean's Scholar program.
Please note: If the applicant expects to earn a major or the "spirit" of a major, a supporting letter from the chair of the department must be included.
College of Arts and Sciences applicants must also submit a transcript and expect to be interviewed by the College's Dean's Scholar Committee.
Proposals and all supporting material, when complete, should be sent as attachments to: Chantelle Batson, Dean's Office, College of Arts and Sciences, via cbatson@udel.edu.
Application deadlines and review - Candidates will be interviewed. Successful proposals will be approved by the Dean's Scholar Committee. Deadlines for receipt of all materials in the Dean's Office are October 15 and March 15.
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