Scholarship Opportunity

Beinecke Scholarship Program

Offered by The Sperry Fund / Beinecke Scholarship Program

A prestigious graduate-school scholarship supporting exceptional college juniors pursuing research-focused master's or doctoral study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Junior

Eligibility

  • Be a college junior pursuing a bachelor's degree.
  • Be nominated by a participating institution.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
  • Receive need-based financial aid during undergraduate study.
  • Plan to pursue a research-focused master's or doctoral degree in the arts, humanities, or social sciences.

Requirements

  • Complete the institutional nomination process.
  • Submit the required personal statement.
  • Provide transcripts.
  • Submit recommendation letters.
  • Complete all Foundation application materials.

How to Apply

  1. 1Contact your institution's Beinecke representative.
  2. 2Complete the campus nomination process.
  3. 3Prepare application essays and supporting materials.
  4. 4Submit all documents through your institution.
  5. 5If selected as your institution's nominee, the application is forwarded to the Foundation.

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