Application Process

Please note, the application for 2021-22* is now closed. Deadline was January 25th 2021

* All programs are intended to take place for 2021-22 unless partner universities or country entry restrictions prohibit the programs from moving forward. We ask applicants to be aware of and prepared for possible cancellations or required quarantine stays due to Covid. Please note, costs associated with quarantine requirements or cancellations such as airfare are not covered by Caltech.

Applicants must read the application directions and other documents listed below. All are in PDF format. You are welcome to fill them out by hand. All forms must be turned in as hard copies. Some forms are available as writable PDFs; please see the Guide to Using Writable PDFs for more information.

Study Abroad/Away Application Presentation
Application Directions
Application Materials Checklist
Caltech Scholars Programs Application Form, writable PDF
Caltech Scholars Programs Reference Form
Choosing Courses Overview
Choosing Courses PowerPoint (for all programs minus Cambridge)
Choosing Cambridge Courses PowerPoint
Equivalent Course Guide
Proposed Course List (DOC file, so you can cut and paste)

Be sure to check the individual program handouts (available from the Programs page) and to review individual program pages for program-specific information.

Application and Course List Examples

Cambridge Scholars Program

Copenhagen Scholars Program

Edinburgh Scholars Program

École Polytechnique Scholars Program

London Scholars Program

Biology Ex 1
Biology Ex 2
Biology Ex 3
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (course list only)

Melbourne Scholars Program