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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the program offer?
What are the financial incentives?
What do students gain from the
program?
Does being a Norlin Scholar entail
more work?
Is the Norlin application process
separate from the CU application process?
Will Norlin Scholars be selected
based on financial need?
Will I have to reapply for the
Norlin Scholarship every year?
Are there other programs I should know about and apply to at CU-Boulder?
Can I include additional information
in my package?
Can my letter of recommendation
arrive separately?
What is the application deadline?
When will I hear if I'm
selected as a Norlin Scholar?
- What does the program offer?
Norlin Scholars are supported in cultivating the qualities of a scholar
at the university level. This means that, in addition to guidance
as to how to tailor their education to fit their interests and goals,
they'll undertake research, scholarly and creative projects in their
major disciplines. Through our small courses, research requirements
and other enrichment activities, the program provides academic challenge,
breadth of experience, and close interaction with faculty. The benefits
include:
- Guidance and advising aimed at extra enrichment of the undergraduate
experience.
- Participation in Norlin classes, honors courses and other small-group
experiences emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and written
and oral communication skills.
- Experience on research or creative projects with faculty and/or
senior honors thesis projects within student's major or on an interdisciplinary
topic.
- Top scholarship advising and guidance.
- Advising opportunities regarding service learning, internships,
and overseas experience.
- What are the financial incentives?
Each Norlin Scholar will receive a merit-based award of $3000 per
year. Additionally, students in good standing may be eligible for
additional funds for enrichment activities. Students with financial
need should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student
Aid). The Office of Financial Aid will work to maximize opportunities
for need-based assistance.
- What do students gain from the program?
Norlin Scholars are in a unique position to benefit from studying
at a major research university. They gain outstanding intellectual
training from challenging classes that cover an amazing diversity
of topics, from informal interaction with faculty, and from one-on-one
work with faculty who are often leading scholars in the student's
field of interest. Their research and independent projects guarantee
them a role in the discovery of new knowledge or the creation of new
forms of expression.
Norlin Scholars profit in personal terms too. They enjoy intellectual
camaraderie, establishing close and lasting friendships with other
students and teachers. They are encouraged to gain a broad perspective
through working with organizations off campus and through studying
or volunteering abroad. Some of them will enjoy merging their academic
interests with community issues.
Students who take full advantage of what the Norlin community has
to offer will be in an unusually strong position when applying for
graduate or professional schools, fellowships, or jobs. Being a Norlin
Scholar at CU-Boulder helps students to develop their own capacities
to the full and prepares them to make a contribution to the world
in which they live. CU has a special top scholarship advisor who works
with students extensively on individual applications for national
and international scholarships of high prestige such as the Truman,
Marshall, Rhodes, Goldwater and Gates competitions.
- Does being a Norlin Scholar entail more work?
Yes, it does. Norlin Scholars have participation requirements and
will be further challenged and encouraged to push beyond the usual
levels of academic commitment for most CU-Boulder students. In turn,
the Norlin Scholars get much more from their undergraduate experience.
See Program Requirements for details.
- Is the Norlin application process separate from
the CU application process?
Although the selection processes are entirely separate, you must
have applied to CU in order to apply for a Norlin Scholarship. However,
you don't have to be admitted to CU in order to apply for the scholarship.
Once you've applied, you'll have a CU student ID# assigned to you;
please attempt to get this number from the Admissions Office for your
application. If you haven't been assigned one, leave this part of
the application blank.
- Will Norlin Scholars be selected based on financial
need?
No. The principal criteria for selection are evidence of academic
commitment and creativity in students who will be most likely to benefit
from this program.
- Will I have to reapply for the Norlin Scholarship
every year?
Continuation in the program, once admitted, is contingent upon being
a successful student and member of the Norlin community. This means
making normal progress toward your degree (i.e. at a pace to graduate
in four calendar years, normally), maintaining a grade point average
of 3.25 or better, cumulatively, being a full and active participant
in the program, and adhering to CU's professional, academic, and personal
codes of conduct. (See Program Requirements).
- Are there other programs I should know
about and apply to at CU-Boulder?
There are a number of programs to consider: Residential Academic Programs,
Honors Program, President's Leadership Class, and others. See links
to these programs and more on our home page.
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