Applications Now Open for 2023-2024 Beckman Scholars Program

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:46:00 -0500

The College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences is excited to announce that the application for the 2023-2024 Beckman Scholars Program cohort is now open!

The Beckman Scholars Program at UMBC, funded by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, aims to support undergraduate students with a committed interest in research in the biological and chemical sciences in pursuit of an MD/PhD. Eligibility for this program is limited to students who major in a chemical or biological sciences discipline (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology) and show a demonstrated interest in pursuing an MD/PhD degree upon completion of an undergraduate degree at UMBC.

Students selected to participate in the program will be eligible for financial and programmatic support.

Involvement in the Beckman Scholars Program would begin upon:

1) completion of the online application;

2) acceptance of conditions in the Consent Form;

3) meeting eligibility requirements;

4) completion of the Beckman Scholars Program agreement; and

5) enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student at UMBC for Fall 2023. Participation in the program will continue through August 2024.

You may access the online application by using this link.

It is important to understand that application to The Beckman Scholars Program requires:

Documented status as either a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident;

A declared major in the biological or chemical disciplines (e.g. Biological Sciences, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, or Chemistry);

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0;

Status as a second year or third year student for the 2023-2024 academic year;

Status as a full-time undergraduate student at UMBC for the 2023-2024 academic year;

Two letters of recommendation from science faculty members

A written essay of purpose describing (i) Your future career interests/goals and how they align with pursuing and MD/PhD degree; (b) Your desire to be a Beckman Scholar and how you feel the program would benefit you in your pursuit of being an MD/PhD; and (c) Any current/previous research experience you have and how that experience has motivated you to pursue an MD/PhD

Application deadline for best consideration is February 1, 2023. If you have any questions regarding this program or the application, please contact Ms. Caitlin Varisco (caitkow1@umbc.edu).