UROP applications are judged on the basis of the quality of the proposed project and the educational benefit to the student. Since funding is limited, awards are granted to the strongest proposals. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, currently-enrolled juniors with a minimum 3.00 GPA at time of application. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and currently enrolled sophomores or juniors with a 3.00 GPA at time of application. A number of University and national scholarships exist for study abroad.
Deadlines are often far in advance of the study.
Leadership Awards Donald R. Zander - for outstanding leadership, service, and academic achievements. Dean E. M. Freeman - for outstanding leadership on the St. Paul campus.