Rising Sophomore/Transfer Student Entry to the Monroe Scholars Program
First-year or transfer students applying for a Charles Center Summer Research Grant or Honors Fellowship may choose to be considered for admission into the Monroe Scholars Program, and between 10-20 students will be selected. They will receive a $4,000 Monroe Scholar Summer Research Grant (instead of a Charles Center Summer Research Grant) to carry out their research project during the summer and present at the Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium. Starting in the fall, new Monroe Scholars will also have access to all the benefits of the Monroe Scholars Program such as the Monroe Enrichment Series.
Eligibility:
- Rising sophomores (enrolled as first-year students during the Charles Center Summer Research Grant application period)
- transfer students graduating no earlier than Spring 2026
Transfer students still enrolled at William & Mary for the 2026-2027 school year may choose to wait to apply until Spring 2026.
Students will be selected on the basis of:
- Strong research project proposal with faculty mentor support (see full criteria)
- Potential for growth and development in their chosen research area
- Potential to contribute to the engaged community of Monroe Scholars
Students not selected for the Monroe Scholars Program will still be considered for Charles Center Summer Research Grants and Honors Fellowships.
Page updated Spring 2025
