College of Arts & Sciences
The George F. Baker Scholars Program
The George F. Baker Scholars Program

Applying to the Program

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Baker Scholars Program! Join our mailing list to be the first to know about opportunities and events for applicants.

Each year, a small number of Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences sophomores are selected through a rigorous application and interview process. 

Applications are reviewed by a group of Baker Scholar Trustees and program administrators from the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office, followed by interviews with current Baker Scholars. Selected finalists are invited to participate in a one-day series of interviews with groups of Baker Scholar Trustees and the decanal representative, to inform final selections.

Baker Scholars are required to be on campus and part of the program for a minimum of three semesters. Therefore, students who plan to spend the entirety of their junior year abroad are not eligible. Likewise, students who study abroad for a semester and are planning on graduating early may not be a part of the program.

Information Sessions

Current Baker Scholars hold a series of information sessions before and during the application period. One information session will be held in the fall semester and four information sessions will be held in the spring semester. Prospective applicants should plan to attend at least one of the information sessions.

Session Dates:

Fall 2025 Information Session
The fall information session will be held in ICC 108
Wednesday, December 10, at 6:00 p.m. EST

Spring 2026 Information Sessions
Spring sessions will be held in the Baker Scholar Conference Room, Regents Hall 550.
Saturday, January 10, at 3:00 p.m. EST
Tuesday, January 13, at 7:00 p.m. EST
Wednesday, January 21, at 7:00 p.m. EST
Sunday, January 25, at 3:00 p.m. EST

Please RSVP to attend an information session.

Additional Events

Application Process

The Baker Scholars Program Application Form for Class of 2028 will open on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 and close on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 12:00 pm noon ET.

  1. Read the application carefully and follow the instructions explicitly.
  2. Complete the application, adhering to the word limits for each question. If a question does not apply to you, please respond Not Applicable for that question.
  3. Submit a one-page résumé through the online application system. This résumé should outline your education, activities, community service, and employment history. It must be submitted in PDF form.
  4. Provide one letter of recommendation from an individual who can speak to your character. We recommend a Georgetown professor or administrator, coach, high school teacher or counselor, or employer. Your recommender must email the letter of recommendation to the Baker Scholars Program at bakerscholars@georgetown.edu no later than Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 12:00 pm noon ET.

Baker Scholars Program Application Form
for the Class of 2028 will open Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Important Dates for Spring 2026

Questions?

For more information, please contact the program:

Contact the Baker Scholars Program