Medical Scholars Program

Application guidelines: Complete application; submit by the deadline along with documents indicated below (financial aid/grades). GPA and SAT information are primarily used only to advise students. All finalists will be invited to an informal interview. Applications now closed for all new freshmen and continuing UCR students. New community college transfer students may apply through September 10, 2009.

Applications Open now through September 10, 2009 for Community College Transfers ONLY

Part I - Basic Information

1. Your Name
Last:	First:	Middle:

2. Student ID#: (860xxxxxx)

3. Citizenship Status
US Citizen
Permanent Resident
Other

4. Telephone: () -
Cell Phone:

5. UCR E-Mail: MAKE SURE IT IS ACCURATE!!!
Please use your UCR EMAIL ACCOUNT for all UCR correspondence.

6. Mailing Address:
Street
City State Zip Code
Country

7. I am applying to MSP as a ... (please choose a, b, or c and enter the appropriate information)

a) Incoming UCR Freshman
        High School GPA:
        SAT Reasoning Exam: Math Crt Reading Writing
        High School Attended: City:

b) Community College (CC) Transfer
CC GPA: CC Attended: City:

c) Current UCR Student
        UCR GPA:
        Quarter/Year Admitted to UCR: Quarter- Year-
        Current Class Standing:

Part II - Additional Information

1. Are you a first generation college student, (i.e. neither parent has a bachelor's degree)?
Yes No

2. Is English your second language?
Yes No

3. How did you learn about MSP (please be specific)?

4. Indicate the number of hours you currently work per week and where:

5. What is your intended/current major?

6. What is your career goal?

Part III - Short Essay Response
You can type directly in the text field or paste text from a word processor document. The latter is recommended.

PLEASE GIVE THOUGHTFUL ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, YOU ARE NOT LIMITED BY SPACE.

Short Essay Response #1:
Please describe your experiences in science courses thus far. What did you like? What types of things would have made that experience more enjoyable and productive for you?

Short Essay Response #2:
What do you hope to gain from MSP?

Short Essay Response #3:
Please describe activities in which you have participated that demonstrate your commitment to working with others toward a common goal. What strengths can you bring to the program that will contribute to the success of others in the program? i.e. what/how do you hope to contribute to the students of MSP.

Short Essay Response #4:
Please describe activities you have done that demonstrate your commitment to providing service to individuals from economically, educationally, medically, etc. disadvantaged communities.

Short Essay Response #5:
Tell us about a challenge you have encountered and discuss the skills/methods you used to problem-solve this challenge.

Part IV - Supporting Documentation

New students should submit an unofficial/student copy of your high school or community college transcript(s); however, do not delay submitting your online application because of your transcript.

Current UCR students should submit unofficial grades/UCR transcript available from GROWL under "degree check".

ALL students are required to submit a copy of their financial aid award letter available on GROWL.

Mail your grades/transcript and FA award letter to:
Rachell Enriquez, MSP Program Assistant
Division of Biomedical Sciences
University of California
Riverside, CA 92521-0121.

Thank you for applying to the Medical Scholars Program.