Where might your dreams take you? Plastino Scholars have gone to over 30 countries ... and some stayed right here in the U.S. (one even biked from coast to coast!). Have a look at a video that shows places Plastinos have been.
The Plastino Scholars Program was established in 2007 by a gift from UD alumnus David A. Plastino to help outstanding University of Delaware undergraduate students realize their dreams by supporting them in self-designed, off-campus learning experiences that create a difference in their lives and in the lives of others.
The grants provide funds that make a transformational difference in the lives of Plastino Scholars and enable them to pursue a passionate interest to a degree not otherwise possible.
The David A. Plastino Program awards study grants to selected undergraduate students who exhibit extraordinary talent, promise and imagination.
Normally, around four to six Plastino Scholars will be awarded each yearThe amount of each award will depend on the nature of the experience proposed. Except in unusual circumstances, the maximum individual award will be $6,000.
Any undergraduate student at the University of Delaware may apply provided that, at the time of application, he or she is enrolled for at least twelve semester hours and has not completed more than five semesters.
Plastino Scholars who have not graduated will serve as "Plastino Ambassadors" after they complete their experience, bringing their knowledge back to the University of Delaware community when they return, and therefore, only returning students are eligible.
Please come to one of the Plastino Information Sessions: October 5 @ 5:00, McDowell 205/206 and October 16 @ 7:00, McDowell 205/206
More Information available here:
Information presentation for applicants
For questions, contact, Dr. Patricia Sloane-White, Director of the Plastino Scholars Program, at pswhite@udel.edu.