| Name | The Beinecke Scholarship Program |
| Sponsor | The Sperry Fund |
| Website | http://www.beineckescholarship.org |
| JHU Deadline | February 15 to Academic Advising, Garland Hall (JHU can nominate one candidate) |
| Official Deadline | March 1 |
| Requirements | U.S. citizenship Juniors (must plan to receive bachelor's between December 2008 and August 2009) Documented history of receiving need-based financial aid during undergraduate years |
| Duration | Up to 5 years after completing undergraduate education |
| Financing | A Beinecke Scholar receives a total of $32,000 in support of his or her graduate education. An initial payment of $2,000 is awarded prior to entering graduate school. While in graduate school, an additional $30,000 will be awarded in support. These funds may be spread over up to five years of graduate study. |
| Location | Any accredited graduate school |
| Field(s) of study | Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences |
| Description | The Beinecke supports highly motivated students who wish to attend graduate school in the arts, humanities or social sciences. Since 1975, the program has selected more than 335 college juniors from 94 different schools for support during graduate study at any accredited university. Beinecke Scholars are encouraged to begin graduate study as soon as possible following graduation from college, and must use all of the funding within five years of completion of undergraduate studies. |
| How to Apply | 1. Optional — Meet with
Dean Bader by December 17 2. Turn in all applicatioin materials to Advising by February 15 3. Advising sends nomination to Beinecke by March 1 |
| Special Tips | Polish your resume. Most scholarship applications ask for a resume, so you should consult the Career Center for help. They can help you tailor your resume for this purpose and to magnify your most appropriate accomplishments, such as academics, activities and meaningful internships--not your job at Tower Records. |
| Application | Contact Dean Bader for nomination procedure. Hopkins can nominate only one student. |
The information on this page is subject to change. Check the official scholarship website for information & deadlines.
Modified: November 2, 2007