Application Information
2009 Recruitment Season
For the second year, the McDermott Scholars application will be available online in hopes that it will make the application process as easy and convenient as possible for the applicant. Shifting to an online application model has allowed the McDermott Program to streamline its selection process and eliminate time-consuming data entry, rendering the process much more efficient and virtually error-free. Another benefit of the online process is that applicants are able to track the status of the application online.
Prior to the online application , counselors initiated the application process, however, the online system requires students to create an online account and begin the process. Applicants will invite recommenders via an email message to complete and submit their materials directly to the Program using the same system. Applicants will need four recommenders:
1. math/science teacher
2. humanities/social science/language teacher
3. personal reference
4. counselor
Applications are reviewed by the McDermott Scholars Selection Committee, which is chaired by the Provost of The University of Texas at Dallas and consists of members of the McDermott Scholars Program Advisory Committee and faculty from The University of Texas at Dallas.
The calendar for the 2009 awards outlines the timeline for submission of materials, selection process, and final awards by the McDermott Scholars Selection Committee.
