Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Scholarships

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation Scholarships

Overview: Prestigious scholarships for exceptional undergraduate researchers in science fields. University of Virginia is one of only 10 universities nationwide selected for this three-year renewable grant.

Award Amount: $19,300 in salary and travel support

Duration: Two summers and one academic year

Eligible Fields:

Chemistry

Biochemistry

Biological sciences

Medical sciences

Geographic Scope: University of Virginia

Selection Process:

Scholars selected locally through competitive proposal review

Two scholars funded per year through the Beckman grant

Additional third scholar funded annually by U.Va. Office of Vice President for Research and dean's offices

What the Grant Funds:

Salary for research work

Travel expenses

Research supplies and equipment

Conference attendance

Recognition: Among the highest awards in the nation for excellence in undergraduate research

Requirements:

Educational outreach component required by Beckman Foundation

Selection based on exceptional proposals from exceptional students

Contact Information: William H. Guilford, Director of U.Va.'s Beckman Scholars Program and Associate Dean for Online Innovations and Undergraduate Program Director in Biomedical Engineering