What is the Claremont Nationals Scholars (CNS) program?

The Claremont National Scholars is a unique scholarship for new doctoral students whose research transcends the disciplines. As a scholarship recipient, you will get full tuition (100%) for any PhD program at Claremont Graduate University (CGU), a member of the prestigious Claremont Colleges in southern California.

1. Do I qualify?
2. How do I get nominated?
3. Deadlines and Rules
4. Download Application
5. Questions?

1. Do I qualify?

• You have performed at the highest levels academically
• You have carried out innovative research that cuts across the disciplines
• You have or expect to have a bachelor's or master's degree from a U.S. college or university by Fall 2012
• Current CGU students are not eligible for the Claremont National Scholars program
• You need to be nominated

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2. How do I get nominated?

Your candidacy as a transdisciplinary scholar will be considered based on your nomination from a faculty member at a U.S. institution you attended, as well as research and projects undertaken during your academic career, and your future transdisciplinary research goals at Claremont Graduate University.

By transdisciplinary research, we mean migrating across disciplines as theoretical or applied questions demand; or jumping boundaries between theory and application, as when addressing a problem outside the academy leads to new discoveries in academic terms.

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3. Deadlines and Rules

Deadlines

• December 3, 2012 (Monday): All applications must be postmarked by this date
• December 17, 2012 (Monday): Test scores must be received
• February 26, 2013: Award letters will be mailed to recipients
• April 15, 2013: Recipients must make their acceptance decision

Rules

• Recipients of the scholarship must begin doctoral coursework at CGU in the fall of 2013
• Recipients must maintain full-time status to receive this scholarship
• The scholarship is restricted to 72 units for a maximum of 4 years of tuition (doctoral studies fees are not covered)

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4. Download Application

The application packet will contain not only the application form itself but also the required Nomination Form, Recommendation Form and detailed instructions. Download the application packet.

Please submit all application materials in a single envelope to:

Claremont Graduate University

Attn: Claremont National Scholars

160 East Tenth Street

Claremont, CA 91711-5909

Official copies of applicable test scores can be submitted separately and should be submitted to CGU directly from the testing agency.

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5. Questions?

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for additional details and eligibility guidelines.

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