Beinecke Scholarship

Beinecke Scholarship Program

Up to $34,000Each participating school sets its own internal deadline, usually in the fall, so ask your campus fellowships office

Who can apply: Students already enrolled in college; studying Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, History; U.S. citizens and permanent residents; with demonstrated financial need.

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Juniors with documented financial need who plan to earn a master's or doctorate in the arts, humanities or social sciences can get up to $34,000 for graduate school, plus mentoring. Your college has to nominate you, and only participating schools can.

What you'll need to apply

  • Resume or activities list: Resume or CV
  • Essay (about 1,000 words): Your research or creative interests for graduate study and your career goals
  • 3 recommendation letters: Letters of reference submitted through your campus
  • Financial information: List of earlier need-based awards, like Pell Grants
  • Nomination required: A participating college or university has to nominate you
  • Must be a junior and a U.S. citizen or national. Graduate degrees in neuroscience and in counseling or clinical psychology are not covered

Requirements can change each cycle. Confirm them on the sponsor's page before you apply.

Eligibility

  • • Majors: Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, History, English, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology
  • • Demonstrated financial need required
  • • Must already be enrolled in college (not open to incoming high school seniors)

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