Rudolph Scholarship

This page provides information for College students who will be graduating in 2023!

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 2023 SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY AND AWARD AMOUNT

The College will provide a one-year, partial tuition scholarship of $15,000 during the 2023-2024 academic year for Class of 2023 College students who enroll in an eligible UChicago Master's or professional program. This includes Class of 2023 undergraduates in an eligible joint degree program whose graduate degree program will extend beyond their College graduation into the 2023-2024 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 2024, 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.

Social Sciences DIVISION MATCHING SCHOLARSHIP

Class of 2022 students who enroll in the Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences or the Committee on International Relations program for the 2022-2023 academic year will be eligible for an additional $15,000 scholarship from the Social Sciences Division 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 2023 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 2023 Rudolph Scholarship is a one-year scholarship and will only be available during the 2023-2024 academic year, specifically during Summer Quarter 2023, Autumn Quarter 2023, Winter Quarter 2024, and Spring Quarter 2024. 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 2024-2025 academic year?

To qualify for the Rudolph Scholarship, students must enroll in their program during the 2023-2024 academic year. The scholarship cannot be deferred.

I am a Class of 2024 student who will start an eligible joint degree program during the 2023-2024 academic year. Am I eligible for the Rudolph Scholarship?

Only Class of 2023 students are eligible. The Rudolph Scholarship does not fund the last year of undergraduate study.

I am a Class of 2023 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

Explore the diverse UChicago graduate programs that qualify for the Rudolph Scholarship! The list below includes all programs that will be eligible for the Rudolph Scholarship this year and going forward – the scholarship regrettably cannot support other graduate programs.