Application for the

2022David J. Beck Fellowship

The David J. Beck Fellowship is intended to recognize and support undergraduates at Lamar University and is funded by a generous endowment established by Mr. David J. Beck, a Lamar alumnus, former Lamar University System Regent and Trustee of the Lamar University Foundation. The Fellowship Committee seeks students with high academic achievement, leadership potential, and financial need. To assist selected students and in addition to the recognition associated with the award, the Beck Fellowship includes a full academic scholarship (tuition, books, fees, room, board, and miscellaneous expenses) and a $10,000 summer stipend.

In 2022, two Fellowships will be awarded. The awards consist of a calendar year commitment from the Beck Fellows: the 2022 spring semester following acceptance, the subsequent summer devoted to academic enrichment (e.g., an internship, international study, coursework at another university, or similar activity approved by the fellowship committee), and the following fall semester. Each fellow will choose a Lamar University faculty member to serve as project mentor. The mentor will provide academic and logistical support during the fellowship year. In November 2022, at the Beck Fellowship Symposium, each Fellow will present an academic report detailing the summer enrichment activities.

To be eligible for a Beck Fellowship, the applicant must:

Be a full-time undergraduate student at Lamar University who will not graduate before the endof the fellowship year.

Be in good academic and disciplinary standing with the university.

Have a minimum cumulative Lamar University grade point average of 3.50 or higher.

If the applicant has not yet completed a full semester at Lamar University, eligibility will beestablished by a SAT score (CR plus math) of 1250, an ACT score of 28 or above, or a rankingin the top 10% of the high school graduating class. A transfer student is eligible with a 3.50 orabove on 12 or more academic hours at the previous institution.

A committee appointed by the provost will review applications, interview candidates, and make award recommendations to the provost. Final selection will be made by the president. Beck Fellows will be selected on the strength of their complete application packets, including proposed summer project, academic record, and financial need.

The completed application and supporting materials, including two letters of recommendation and separate support letter from project mentor, must be submitted to the address below no later than the close of business on September 10, 2021. Late applications will not be accepted.

Hand Deliver to: Reaud Administration BuildingOffice 310

Dr. Daniel Brown Associate Provost Lamar University PO Box 10002 Beaumont, TX 77710 For More Information:

409-880-8400

DAVID J. BECK FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION

To Be Completed By Applicant:

_________________________________________________________________ ________________________Name LU ID#

____________________________________________ _____________________________________________Email Alternate Email

____________________________________________ _____________________________________________Phone Cell phone

__________________________________________________________________________________________Current Mailing Address

__________________________________________________________________________________________Alternate Mailing Address

____________________________________________________ _____________________________________Major(s)/Minor(s) Hometown

Expected graduation: May August December 20 ___Total hours completed at LU: ______________ Hours completed elsewhere: ______________Hours currently enrolled: ______________Cumulative GPA: ______________ GPA elsewhere: ______________

If you have not yet completed a full semester at Lamar University, your eligibility will be based on SAT or ACT score, high school class rank, and/or transferred GPA. SAT or ACT score: ________________ Class rank: ________________

Project mentor: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Briefl y Describe Your Intended Summer Beck Project.Option I:

Option II:

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Additional and Supporting InformationOn a separate page or pages, please provide the following information.

1. Indicate all eligibility requirements and selection criteria for your proposed program or project and provide evidence that you meetthese requirements.

2. Please provide a timeline, including application deadlines, noti cation dates, acceptance deadlines, dates of departure or start ofproject, etc.

3. Please provide a brief personal statement of nancial need relative to the Beck Fellowship.

4. If you go abroad:�• What passport and/or visa will be required?�• Will you be able to secure the necessary passport and visa in a timely manner?�• Submit evidence of your level of pro ciency in appropriate foreign language(s) where applicable.

5. Utililizing an appropriate and clear format, prepare a resume that includes the following elements:�• Scholarly endeavors�• Honors and awards�• Leadership activities�• Volunteer service�• Extracurricular activities�• Work experience�• Skills, talents, and achievements

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If I receive the Beck Fellowship, I agree:

1. That I am responsible for gaining admission to the program(s) that are the focus of my summer project.

2. That I am responsible for any costs incurred by me beyond the limits or restrictions of the Beck Fellowship award.

3. That I will conduct myself in such a way as to be a worthy ambassador of Lamar University.

4. That I will make a nal presentation of my summer project at a formal event to be held in the fall semester.

5. That my fellowship may be revoked for any of the following reasons: my failure to gain acceptance into the program(s) thatwere the basis of my evaluation for this award; a drop in cumulative GPA below 3.25; evidence of misconduct that would warrantexpulsion from Lamar University; change in summer project without the consent of the Beck Fellowship Committee; withdrawalfrom my summer project or program prior to completion. I understand that revocation of the fellowship shall cause all payments tocease and may make me liable for the return of payments previously provided as well as loss of the title of �“Beck Fellow.�”

___________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________Signature of Applicant

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BECK Project Description – Option IIn the space below, using 10 point Times New Roman or Courier and single spacing, provide a description of the rst choice summer project you intend to accomplish as a Beck Fellow. Indicate where you will be, what you will do, and details of the organization or institution offering the program or individuals with whom you will work, including contact information and relevant website.

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BECK Project Description – Option IIIn the space below, using 10 point Times New Roman or Courier and single spacing, provide a description of the second choice summer project you could accomplish as a Beck Fellow. Indicate where you will be, what you will do, and details of the organization or institution offering the program or individuals with whom you will work, including contact information and relevant website.

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Please provide detailed budgets of costs (not to exceed $10,000) for your proposed Beck Project.

BECK Project Budget: OPTION I

TUITION AND FEES:Application fees: _____________________ Tuition: _____________________ Other fees: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT:Books: _____________________ Software: _____________________ Research equipment: ____________________Other: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

TRANSPORTATION:Airfare: _____________________ Other: ______________________________________________________________________

ROOM AND BOARD:Housing: _____________________ Meal: _____________________

OTHER EXPENSES: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TOTAL: _____________________

BECK Project Budget: OPTION II

TUITION AND FEES:Application fees: _____________________ Tuition: _____________________ Other fees: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT:Books: _____________________ Software: _____________________ Research equipment: ____________________Other: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

TRANSPORTATION:Airfare: _____________________ Other: ______________________________________________________________________

ROOM AND BOARD:Housing: _____________________ Meal: _____________________

OTHER EXPENSES: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TOTAL: _____________________

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BECK APPLICATION: Personal EssayIn the space below, using 10 point Times New Roman or Courier and single spacing, please explain WHY and HOW receiving the Beck Fellowship will be signi cant in your academic studies and overall career goals.

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BECK Project Mentor

__________________________________________________________________________________________Mentor�’s Name

__________________________________________________________________________________________Position at Lamar University

I understand that in agreeing to serve as mentor for the Beck Project proposed by __________________________________________

____________________________, I accept responsibility to work with this student during the spring, summer, and fall terms during which he/she is an active Beck Fellow.

These responsibilities include: �• Regular and frequent meetings with the student while he/she is on campus. �• Provision for regular contact via email or telephone during any time in which the student is engaged in an off-campus project. �• Facilitating the student in terms of both academic and logistical support. �• Monitoring the student�’s progress on his/her project in a meaningful way.

___________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________Signed

Please attach a letter indicating your support for this student�’s proposed project and detailing your understanding of your role as mentor for the student and his/her project.

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Recommendation for BECK FELLOWSHIP

SECTION ITo be completed by the applicant.

__________________________________________________________________________________________Applicant�’s Printed Name

I waive do not waive my right to access information on this recommendation form.

___________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________Signed

SECTION IITo be completed by a full-time Lamar University faculty or staff member or other individual capable of evaluating the applicant�’s suitability for this award.

1. In what capacity and how long have you known the applicant?

2. In what way(s) would this fellowship, and speci cally the summer project, contribute to the applicant�’s academic or professionaldevelopment?

3. Please rate the applicant in each of the following areas:

Excellent Very Good Average Below Avg No Information

Leadership

Initiative

Seriousness of purpose

Enthusiasm

Adaptability

Perseverance

Maturity

Public speaking

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4. Please cite speci c examples of how the applicant has demonstrated some of the qualities listed in question 3.

5. Additional comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________________Name

____________________________________________ _____________________________________________Title or Position Department

Date __________________________________________________________________________ _______________Signature Date

____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Telephone Email

Please return the completed recommendation form in a sealed envelope with your signature across the flap. Direct the envelope to Dr. Daniel Brown, P.O. Box 10002, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, and submit no later than September, 10 2021.

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Recommendation for BECK FELLOWSHIP

SECTION ITo be completed by the applicant.

__________________________________________________________________________________________Applicant�’s Printed Name

I waive do not waive my right to access information on this recommendation form.

___________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________Signed

SECTION IITo be completed by a full-time Lamar University faculty or staff member or other individual capable of evaluating the applicant�’s suitability for this award.

1. In what capacity and how long have you known the applicant?

2. In what way(s) would this fellowship, and speci cally the summer project, contribute to the applicant�’s academic or professionaldevelopment?

3. Please rate the applicant in each of the following areas:

Excellent Very Good Average Below Avg No Information

Leadership

Initiative

Seriousness of purpose

Enthusiasm

Adaptability

Perseverance

Maturity

Public speaking

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4. Please cite speci c examples of how the applicant has demonstrated some of the qualities listed in question 3.

5. Additional comments:

__________________________________________________________________________________________Name

____________________________________________ _____________________________________________Title or Position Department

Date __________________________________________________________________________ _______________Signature Date

____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Telephone Email

Please return the completed recommendation form in a sealed envelope with your signature across the flap. Direct the envelope to Dr. Daniel Brown, P.O. Box 10002, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77710, and submit no later than September 10, 2021.

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