Looking to gain a graduate degree (PhD or MFA) in the arts, humanities, or social sciences?
If so, the Beinecke Scholarship is a merit- and need-based scholarship that can fund you!
Eligibility Juniors who are U.S. citizens, who have received need-based financial aid at UIUC, and who are pursuing a terminal degree in the arts, humanities, and social sciences are eligible to apply.
The Beinecke Scholarship provides $5,000 to recipients immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school.
The Beinecke seeks students with demonstrated superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement, and personal promise. Students who have taken a breadth of coursework (not just artistic performance classes) and who seek a terminal degree (PhD or MFA) in the arts, humanities, and social sciences are prioritized. While eligible, applications for professional degrees such as law or business are generally not competitive. Applicants should have received need-based financial aid at Illinois and be dependent on financial assistance to attend graduate school.
Get tips about applying from recent Illinois Beinecke Scholars.
Deadline The required campus deadline is February 24, 2025, at 12:00pm (noon).
Application Preparation If you are interested in applying, please attend our informational sessions:
IN-PERSON Beinecke Scholarship Information Session Thursday, February 6, 2025, 3:30-4:30 pm514 Illini Union Bookstore Building, Floor 5
ONLINE Beinecke Scholarship Information Session Friday, February 7, 2025, 9:00-10:100 am Register in advance for this Zoom session.
IN-PERSON Beinecke Scholarship Workshop Friday, February 7, 2025, 3:00-4:00 pm514 Illini Union Bookstore Building, Floor 5
For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu
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