Beckman Scholar Eligibility and Application Timeline
Thank you for your interest in the Beckman Scholars Program. Please review the information below regarding eligibility, timelines, and application materials.
REQUIRED CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS
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Scholars must be full-time students and remain in good academic standing, intending to pursue an advanced science degree or other scientific pursuits.
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Beckman Scholars must be citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients of the United States or its possessions.
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Scholars will pursue their independent research project under the auspices of an approved full-time faculty Mentor, as identified in the application.
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Must commit to the full 15-month continuous research program from May 2024 through August 2025
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10-weeks during summer 2024 and summer 2025 at 40-hours per week
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10-hours per week during fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters
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Attend the Beckman Scholars Annual Conference in August 2024 and present in August 2025
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TIMELINE
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November 13, 2024: Beckman Info Session at 5 p.m. via Zoom (Register here)
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November 15, 2024: Application opens
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February 1, 2025: Application deadline at 12:00 p.m. EST
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March 25, 2025: Beckman Finalists notified
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April 10, 2025: Beckman Scholars announced
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May 2025: The Beckman Scholars Program begins
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July 8, 2025: Scholar Midsummer report due
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August 2025: Annual Beckman Symposium
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August 31, 2025: Summer Research Symposium
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April 2026: Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars