This page provides information for College students who will be graduating in 2022!
Susanne H. Rudolph Scholarship
The Rudolph Scholarship provides one-year, partial tuition scholarships for students in UChicago’s undergraduate College who will be continuing their studies in an eligible UChicago Master’s or professional program in the year after they graduate.
The scholarship is named in memory of Susanne H. Rudolph, the William Benton Distinguished Service Professor Emerita of political science and former master of the Social Sciences Collegiate Division. This scholarship continues Professor Rudolph's legacy of dedicated service to students in the College.
CLASS OF 2022 SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY AND AWARD AMOUNT
The College will provide a one-year, partial tuition scholarship of $15,000 during the 2022-2023 academic year for Class of 2022 College students who enroll in an eligible UChicago Master's or professional program. This includes Class of 2022 undergraduates in an eligible joint degree program whose graduate degree program will extend beyond their College graduation into the 2022-2023 academic year.
You can browse a list of eligible programs in the "Qualifying Graduate Programs" section below. If your program will extend beyond Spring Quarter 2023, the Graduate Financial Aid team can also assist you with other forms of financial aid to help you complete the subsequent years of your studies.
HUMANITIES DIVISION MATCHING SCHOLARSHIP
Class of 2022 students who enroll in the Master of Arts Program in the Humanities or the Master of Arts in Digital Studies programs for the 2022-2023 academic year will be eligible for an additional $15,000 scholarship from the Division of the Humanities for a total of $30,000 when combined with the Rudolph Scholarship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which graduate programs qualify for the Rudolph Scholarship?
You can find a list of eligible programs in the Qualifying Graduate Programs section below!
How do I apply for the Rudolph Scholarship?
No separate application is required! All Class of 2022 students who apply to eligible graduate programs will automatically be considered. If you’re accepted to an eligible program, Financial Aid will contact you with more information about the award.
Can I receive the Rudolph Scholarship even if I’m already receiving a scholarship from my graduate program?
Yes, you’re eligible to receive the Rudolph Scholarship even if you’re already receiving a scholarship from your graduate program unless your other scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship.
My tuition costs will be less than $15,000 next year. Am I still eligible for the Rudolph Scholarship?
If your total tuition costs for the year will be less than $15,000, your Rudolph Scholarship will be pro-rated to match the cost of tuition.
If I’m starting an eligible program that extends beyond just one academic year, will my Rudolph Scholarship extend into future academic years?
The Class of 2022 Rudolph Scholarship is a one-year scholarship and will only be available during the 2022-2023 academic year, specifically during Summer Quarter 2022, Autumn Quarter 2022, Winter Quarter 2023, and Spring Quarter 2023. For graduate programs that last longer than one year, the scholarship does not extend to future academic years.
Can I take a gap year and defer my Rudolph Scholarship until the 2023-2024 academic year?
To qualify for the Rudolph Scholarship, students must enroll in their program during the 2022-2023 academic year. The scholarship cannot be deferred.
I am a Class of 2023 student who will start an eligible joint degree program during the 2022-2023 academic year. Am I eligible for the Rudolph Scholarship?
Only Class of 2022 students are eligible. The Rudolph Scholarship does not fund the last year of undergraduate study.
I am a Class of 2022 student at another university who will be enrolling in a UChicago Master’s or professional program. Am I eligible for the Rudolph Scholarship?
Only students who complete their undergraduate degree at UChicago are eligible for the Rudolph Scholarship.
Qualifying Graduate Programs
Biological Sciences Division
- Master of Public Health (4 academic quarters plus summer practicum - please note that program extends into 2023-2024 academic year)
- Master of Science in Precision Health
Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice
- Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration (2 years)
- Urban Teacher Education Program (2 years)
Divinity School
- Master of Arts in Religious Studies (1 year)
Graham School
- Master of Liberal Arts (1 year)
Harris School of Public Policy
- Master of Arts in Public Policy (1 year)
- Master of Arts in Public Policy with Certificate in Research Methods (15 months)
- Master of Public Policy (2 years)
- Master of Science in Computational Analysis and Public Policy (2 years)
Humanities Division
- Master of Arts in Digital Studies (1 year)
- Master of Arts Program in the Humanities (1 year)
Physical Sciences Division
- Master of Science in Analytics (1 year)
- Master of Science in Computational and Applied Mathematics (1 year)
- Master of Science in Computer Science (1 year)
- Master of Science in Financial Mathematics (15 months)
- Master of Science in the Physical Sciences Division (1 year)
- Master of Science in Statistics (1 year)
Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
- Master of Science in Molecular Engineering (1 year)
Social Sciences Division
- Committee on International Relations (1 year)
- Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences (1 year)
UChicago Professional Education
- Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics (1 year)
Qualifying 5-Year Joint Degree Programs
*Only for Class of 2022 students whose joint degree program will continue into the 2022-2023 academic year.
- Joint BA/MAT in Education and Teaching Certification
- Joint BA/MA in the Humanities
- Joint BA/MPP in Public Policy Studies
- Joint BA/MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy
- Joint BA/MA in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration
Questions?
For more information about the Rudolph Scholarship, please contact gradfinaid@uchicago.edu.