The Graduate College invites nominations for the Unidel Distinguished Graduate Scholars Award, designated for students newly admitted to doctoral programs for Fall 2025 entry.

This is the premier award offered to doctoral students by the University of Delaware. It is used to 1) recruit exceptional doctoral students from diverse backgrounds and training to UD, and 2) provide matriculated students with intellectual and professional experiences that foster the development of disciplinary and community leaders. These awards are highly competitive and are selected by a faculty review committee.

Learn more at: https://grad.udel.edu/graduate-community-portal/faculty/unidel-grad-scholars-award

The nomination form will be available on December 2, 2024.

The early nomination deadline for new awards is noon on January 17, 2025.
    Up to half of available offers are to be made based on these nominations

The final nomination deadline for new awards is noon on February 24, 2025.
    Nominees not selected in the early nomination period will again be

    considered