Eligibility requirements for Beckman Scholarship

  • Enrolled at Fort Lewis College and first-year declared major in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics/Engineering.
  • Full-time student (12-18 credit hours).
  • 2.0 GPA or higher and in good academic standing.
  • Enrolled or have completed the following: Math 113 (or higher), COMP 150 (or higher)
  • United States citizen or permanent resident or hold DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) status
  • Interest in pursuing an advanced science degree or other scientific pursuits.
  • One semester or one summer of faculty-directed research experience is desired but not required.
  • Plans to pursue a career in the health sciences or biomedical-related field.
  • Merit, diversity, equity, and inclusion should be considered as factors of equal weight during the Scholar selection process for this award.
  • Scholars will pursue independent research projects under the auspices of an approved full-time faculty mentor (see mentor list).