Century Scholars
ListedCollege program
- Award
- Two-year faculty research mentoring, a two-year merit scholarship, and a research stipend; dollar amounts are not published. Funding does not extend beyond sophomore year.
- Timeline
- Nov 1, 2026Fall 2027 admission: Early Decision I
- Jan 4, 2027Early Decision II or Regular Decision
- Dec 1, 2026Shepherd School of Music . No separate Century application.
- How to apply
- All admitted freshmen are considered automatically. Complete admission application and Rice writing supplement, transcript, counselor and two teacher recommendations, and the required Rice Box image. International applicants also submit English-proficiency evidence as applicable and the International Student Financial Statement. Music and architecture applicants have additional audition/portfolio requirements. Tests and general admission interviews are optional.
- What you'll need
- No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
- Recommendations
- An essay
- Who can apply
- Selected incoming freshmen demonstrate strong academic/personal achievement or research enthusiasm. Prior research is not required. Scholars work with a faculty mentor for two years and must participate in Inquiry Weeks; sophomores present, while freshmen may present or volunteer.
- Good to know
- Rice's current program page defines a two-year merit scholarship, faculty mentoring and a research stipend for approved costs. The stipend amount is not published and is not an unrestricted cash award. It stops during study-abroad semesters; scholarship does not extend beyond sophomore year. Prior research is not required.
- Details
- ResearchTest optional