The Clare Boothe Luce (CBL) Undergraduate Scholarship Program is administered by Fordham University, represents a distinguished initiative aimed at fostering and advancing the presence of women in key scientific and engineering disciplines. Established with the mission to encourage women to pursue graduate education and careers in areas traditionally marked by lower female participation—namely physics, math, computer science, and chemistry—the CBL Program stands as a cornerstone in promoting diversity and inclusivity in the sciences.
This unique scholarship opportunity covers tuition charges not met by other scholarships and includes a professional development fund of up to $1,000. This fund is designed to support endeavors such as equipment acquisition, travel, and research, enriching the educational experience for scholarship recipients.
| Organization | Education Level | Subjects | Amount | Access Mode | Number of Awards | Nationality | Country | Application Deadline |
| Fordham University | Undergraduate | Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Integrative Neuroscience, Mathematics, Natural Science, Physics or Engineering Physics | Tuition charges not covered by other scholarships, up to $1,000 professional development fund | Traditional (In-person) | Not specified | U.S. citizens or permanent residents | United States | March 20, 2024, 11:59 pm EDT |
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Who is Eligible?
The Clare Boothe Luce (CBL) Undergraduate Scholarship Program is open to highly qualified full-time female U.S. citizens or permanent residents graduating in 2022 with majors in disciplines with historically low female participation: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer & Information Science, Environmental Science, Integrative Neuroscience, Mathematics, Natural Science, Physics, or Engineering Physics. Applicants must not intend to pursue further education in the medical sciences.
How to Apply?
The application requires basic personal information, a brief explanation of post-graduation plans, two letters of recommendation from Fordham faculty members, a CV or resume, and a personal essay/narrative. Additionally, applicants must commit to continuing in their major, initiating research with a faculty mentor in the fall of the award year, providing progress reports, and reporting on research outcomes and efforts to encourage women in the sciences.
For any inquiries or assistance with the application process, interested individuals can contact Dr. Maura Mast at mmast@fordham.edu.
Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply promptly by following the application instructions provided. Take the first step towards becoming part of the Clare Boothe Luce community and advancing your career in teaching and research in underrepresented disciplines for women in science and engineering.
Benefits
The scholarship program offers 9-month academic-year awards, typically awarded at the end of sophomore year for the following fall semester. It covers tuition charges not covered by other scholarships or awards for full-time study during the academic year. Successful applicants may also apply for up to a $1,000 professional development fund for equipment, travel, or research, with reimbursement handled by Fordham. The award is renewable for an additional academic year, contingent on maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting all required materials, attachments, and recommendations is March 20, 2024, at 11:59 pm.
