Interested in pursuing an academic passion project? Join us at the first information session for the 2026 Plastino Scholars Awards on September 30.

With monetary awards of up to $6,000, the Plastino Scholars Program supports undergraduate students in self-designed, off-campus learning experiences. Plastino Scholars have traveled to over 30 countries to realize their dreams. Attend one of our information sessions to learn about the application process and become the next Plastino Scholar!

The first information session will be on September 30 at 4:30 p.m. in McDowell Hall Room 205/206. If you can’t attend the first session, there will be another information session on October 13 at 4:30 p.m. in McDowell Hall Room 205/206.

Requirements

This program is open to any full-time undergraduate student at the University of Delaware who has not completed more than five semesters.

Learn More

Learn more at the Plastino Scholars Program webpage.

To apply, please review the 2026 Plastino Scholars Application.

For questions, please reach out to the Director of the Plastino Scholars Program, Patricia Sloane-White.