Frost Research Scholarships

Continuing students with a demonstrated interest in and commitment to research are eligible to apply for a Frost Research Scholarship. These scholarships are typically awarded for two years, starting with a student’s third year at Cal Poly, with some exceptions. Scholarships are $10,000 per year with a guaranteed opportunity to participate in the Frost Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), which comes with a $4,500 award.

Frost Scholars must be full-time students (at least 36 quarter units a year at Cal Poly) and maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

Frost Research Scholars are expected to participate in the Frost Summer Undergraduate Research Program, or in external summer research or internship opportunities, and to graduate in four years with immediate plans for graduate school, professional school or employment.

Scholarship recipients will work with their faculty mentor on research projects that are well-defined and have the potential for professional presentations, peer reviewed publications and other external validation. During the academic year, students commit to 10 hours of research per week. Additionally, Frost Research Scholars are expected to meet at least twice a year with the director of the Frost Fund and attend two annual scholarship lunches.

For more information, visit the Frost Research Scholarship FAQ page.