4+1 Scholars Summer Funding

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for 4+1 Scholars summer funding, a student must be:

  • In good academic standing

  • An enrolled student in the College

  • In their 2nd or 3rd year

  • Admitted to one (or more) 4+1 Scholars Master's Programs

  • Maintain the admissions criteria GPA for the program of admittance

Students are only eligible to receive one source of university funding per summer.

For information on eligible experiences, please refer to the Metcalf Summer Experience Grant eligible experiences here.

Funding Request Form & Deadline

The 4+1 Scholars Summer Funding Request form for Summer 2027 will go live February 1, 2027. The deadline to apply for Summer 2027 funding is May 5, 2027. When you fill out the 4+1 Scholars summer funding request form, you will need to provide:

  • Employer

  • Supervisor’s name, title, and contact information

  • Role title & description

  • Address of employment

  • Work structure (i.e., remote, hybrid, in-person)

  • Start & end dates

  • Hours per week

  • Total hours for the summer

  • An offer letter or email from the employer or your supervisor that includes start & end dates, total hours for the summer, and confirmation of any compensation or lack thereof

    • If you do not have an offer letter, an email from your supervisor or research advisor is also completely valid as long as it includes the above information.

Identifying a Summer Opportunity

For help with identifying internships or research projects, make an individual appointment on Handshake with a Career Advancement adviser. You are also encouraged to draw on your own personal network (professors, family, friends, etc.) for help finding a summer opportunity. Career Advancement is here to support you!

Additional Questions?

If you have additional questions on 4+1 Scholars Summer Funding check out the Frequently Asked Questions page or reach out to 4+1Scholars@uchicago.edu.