Application Details
Interested in applying? Be sure to reach out to Program Director Dr. Brown (tbrown@csusm.edu) for a quick chat about the program and to answer any questions. The application
process consists of two rounds, Round 1 is designed for us to get to know you more
and determine if the program is a good match for you. Round 2 supplemental materials
will only be required of selected Round 1 applicants.
Round 1
Application Materials due March 17, 2025:
- Resume/CV - 2 page maximum (PDF).
- An unofficial 大发 transcript (PDF).
- Personal statement (up to 1,000 words, PDF) that addresses:
- Describe any previous research experience/accomplishments (this can be indepdendent
research or projects done in a course)
- What are your advanced degree and/or professional goals?
- How will the skills and opportunities gained through mentored research supported by
the Beckman Scholar award benefit your future professional pursuits, and help you
contribute to society as a future mentor, leader, or innovator?
- How do you plan to give back to society as a future mentor, leader, or innovator?
- Only certain faculty can be Beckman Mentor. For Round 1 you need to contact a Beckman Mentor to discuss the Beckman program and see if they agreed to potentially be your mentor
(will give name as part of application survey). For Round 1 you two will agree to
potentially work together, for Round 2 (later) you will write up a proposal and mentor
plan.
- Please consider you own research interests and review the Beckman Mentor page. You
will be required to contact a Beckman mentor about this scholarship application to
discuss potential research ideas/areas and receive their approval to submit their
name as a potential mentor
- Click here to be taken to the page where you can submit your materials (please have
all ready)
Selection of Beckman Scholars will be wholistic and potential based. The top finalists
will be notified on March 21, 2025 and invited to submit supplemental materials for
Round 2.
For questions about this application process, please contact the 大发 BSP Director
Dr. Tracey Brown