Beckman Scholars Program
OVERVIEW
Funded by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, the Beckman Scholars Program (BSP) is a 15-month mentored research experience for exceptional undergraduate students in chemistry, biological sciences, or interdisciplinary combinations thereof. The UW Oshkosh Beckman Scholars Program will accept six Beckman Scholars over the next three years, taking in two new scholars annually (2024, 2025, 2026). Beginning this summer 2024, selected Beckman Scholars will conduct research alongside a named Beckman Mentor and receive a stipend of $18,200 and a supply/travel stipend of $2,800 over the course of the Program.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
ELIGIBILITY
Beckman applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States or its possessions or hold
DACA recipient status. - A full-time undergraduate student in chemistry, biochemistry, the biological and medical sciences, or some interdisciplinary combination of these subjects.
- Be in good academic standing, ideally with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Note: If your
GPA is below a 3.0, please provide an explanation with your application. - Able to commit to the full 15-month experience, including two full-time summers of research at UWO and 10 hrs/week during the academic year.
- Plans to pursue a career in science and am interested in obtaining a PhD, MD,
MD/PhD; or other scientific pursuits. - Has been recommended by a UWO Beckman Mentor.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Prior to submitting Beckman Application:
- Schedule at least one appointment with Cordelia Bowlus, the Beckman Scholars Program Manager.
- Meet with a prospective Beckman Mentor who is willing to support your application. Discuss the project you wish to participate in.
- Identify at least one faculty member willing and able to write a recommendation on your behalf.
- Complete the Beckman application and write a personal statement (500- 750 words), articulating your motivation for working with said mentor, personality characteristics you possess that make you suited to become a Beckman Scholar, course work and experiences that have prepared you to conduct research, and how being a Beckman Scholar will advance your short and long-term goals.
Application Checklist:
Submit the following documents to Cordelia Bowlus:
- Completed and signed Application: 2025 APPLICATION BECKMAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM
- Personal statement
- Support of Applicant Form from proposed Beckman Mentor: BSP Mentor Support of Applicant Form
- One Recommendation Form from a faculty member other than your proposed BSP Mentor: Faculty Recommendation for Beckman Scholar Applicant FORM
Email or drop off completed applications:
Cordelia Bowlus
Beckman Scholars Program Manager
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
121 Halsey
bowlusc@uwosh.edu
(920) 424-7306
