Beckman Scholars Program Application Form

Beckman Scholars Program Application Form
Eligibility Survey

Please answer the following questions to confirm your eligibility for the Beckman Scholars Program. If you answer no to any of the following questions, do not continue with the application.
Are you a first-year, sophomore, or junior?*

YesNo
Are you a chemistry or biology major (or intended major)?*

YesNo
Are you a full-time student in good academic standing?*

YesNo
Are you a United States citizen, permanent resident, or holding DACA status?*

YesNo
Do you intend to pursue an advanced science degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD) after graduation?*

YesNo
Application Form

If you answered yes to all the above eligibility questions, please complete the remainder of the application below.
Name*

First NameLast Name
School Email*
netid@u.rochester.edu
Expected Graduation Year*
Major(s)/Intended major(s) if undeclared*
Minor(s)/Intended minor(s)
Please select three (3) potential faculty mentors.

You will find the complete list of mentors and more information on the Beckman Scholars webpage.
Identify your FIRST choice mentor from your selections above.
Identify your SECOND choice mentor from your selections above.
Identify your THIRD choice mentor from your selections above.
Are you currently conducting research with one of the listed faculty mentors (or have an existing agreement to join their lab)?*

YesNo
If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name of your current research mentor.
CV/Resume (PDF)*

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Unofficial Transcript (PDF)*

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Personal Statement

Respond to the following prompt (no more than 2 pages single-spaced, 11 pt font minimum, Arial or Times New Roman): In what ways will you benefit from, and contribute to, UR Beckman Scholar Program's core values of inclusion, mentoring, and research excellence?
Personal Statement (PDF)*

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Letter of Recommendation

One (1) letter of recommendation is required as part of this application; additional letters will not be considered. You should request a letter as soon as possible. An email with a link to submit a letter of support on your behalf will be generated automatically upon submission of this form. Letters are due on February 12, 2024 at 5:00 pm EST.
Name of Recommendation Letter Writer*
Can be a professor, mentor, coach, supervisor, etc.
Title of Letter Writer*
e.g. Professor, Doctor, Coach., etc.
Department/Affiliation*
E-mail Address of Letter Writer*
Please type carefully! An automatically generated email will be sent to your letter writer based on this response.
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Beckman Scholars Program Application Form

Eligibility Survey

Application Form

Personal Statement

Letter of Recommendation