The Philip and Barbara Kaplan Scholarship was established by Ambassador Philip S. Kaplan (’59) and Barbara Kaplan to support a UConn student of exceptional academic achievement with a demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in international public service. The scholarship awards up to $5,000 to defray tuition costs at the university.
Before embarking on an application, interested students must set up a meeting with Dr. Vin Moscardelli, Director of UConn’s Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships, to determine their eligibility for this award. He may be reached via Nexus or Email (vin.moscardelli@uconn.edu).
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for the Kaplan Scholarship, you must:
- Be a senior undergraduate student who plans to graduate in May 2027
- Be enrolled in the University’s Honors Program or participate in Enrichment Programs in some other way
- Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement
- Demonstrate through activities and academic interests a commitment to pursuing a career in international public service via diplomacy, international affairs, law and international development career paths.
Application Materials
For the application, you will need:
- To write a 500-word personal essay describing your career goals
- An unofficial transcript
- A resume
- One letter of recommendation from a faculty member
Application Information
- Application Link
- Deadline: Monday, November 9, 2026 (11:59PM)
- Eligibility: Seniors who can demonstrate that they aspire to careers in international public service via diplomacy, international law, etc.
- Nomination Required: No. (Note that this award is for UConn students only.)
- ONSF Contact: Vin Moscardelli