
The Plus One Scholarship program offers individualized educational enrichment by granting University of Miami undergraduates a tuition-free year or semester beyond the normal number of years required to complete an undergraduate degree. The program’s single purpose is to give you the opportunity to broaden and expand your learning and study subjects your current degree requirements and other academic commitments may preclude.
Plus One Scholars earn an enriched degree with additional credit requirements (15 for one semester and 30 for two semesters). Upon completion of the Plus
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The Plus One Scholarship program will be ending after the completion of the Fall 2022 application cycle, and will no longer be available for future applicants. Students interested in this program, and eligible to apply for the Fall 2022 application cycle should apply by the October 1, 2022 deadline. |
The Plus One Scholarship gives you time to deepen and expand your education, to study something new, to pursue learning for its own sake. If, for instance, your current degree program, major, or pre-professional track constrains your ability to explore a subject in a different realm, you should consider Plus One. Another reason to apply is if you discover a new academic interest too late in your college careers to engage it. This degree program will enable you to do this. The Plus One Scholarship only covers standard full-time tuition for the length of the approved proposal (semester or year). Plus One Scholars are responsible for all other costs including housing. Students can incorporate study abroad into their Plus One proposal. However, students must study abroad through a UM program. Students thinking about applying for Plus One should meet with Study Abroad as soon as possible and share with the study abroad advisor their interest in the Plus One Scholarship. The Plus One Scholarship is a unique opportunity and requires students to thoughtfully plan out their proposal. This involves meeting with faculty, contacting department chairs, and if incorporating study abroad, meeting with study abroad. This process will take time. Starting the application process shortly before the deadline is not advised. Applications are available around May 1st every year, and due October 1st. The Plus One Committee reviews applications in October, and applicants are notified by November 1st. There is currently only 1 application cycle per year. Successful applications will propose a set of Plus One courses that represent a clear educational vision, a case for enrichment, and specific goals for learning. You should confer with appropriate faculty when developing your proposal. Students typically will present a plan for all remaining semesters that integrates their Plus One degree courses with their current degree requirements. A proposal may include a Study Abroad component, but Study Abroad must be completed before the final semester. Plus One All Plus One courses will be factored into the student’s GPA and will count in all GPA-based honors awards. Plus One Scholars will earn their credential upon successfully completing all degree requirements associated with the Plus One degree. Your undergraduate degree requirements are modified to include your approved Plus One courses, and therefore, students do not graduate or receive their degree until completion of the Plus One plan of study. Plus One Scholars are able to walk with their original graduating class, or upon completion of their degree. If a Plus One Scholar wishes to attend Commencement with their original graduating class, they should visit the Office of Commencement website and look for the heading "Walking at Commencement Before Graduation Date" for special instructions on how to apply by the advertised deadline in the academic calendar.Who can apply to the Plus One Scholarship?
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The purpose of the Faculty & Staff Guide for the Plus One Scholarship is to provide more details to staff referring students to the Plus One Scholarship opportunity and to faculty who intend to serve as the student's Plus One Faculty Advisor. You'll be redirected to log in via single-sign on.
If a course that was part of your approved Plus One Plan of Study is no longer offered in a given semester, was cancelled, or conflicts with other classes you have to take during a given semester, you need to request approval to modify your Plus One Plan of Study for Plus One specified courses only. Submit this form to make your request, and you will receive a response within 2-3 business days.