Clare Boothe Luce Scholarship

College of Saint Benedict

The College of Saint Benedict has been given funds through the Clare Boothe Luce Scholars Program to award scholarships to up to four Clare Boothe Luce Scholars chosen from sophomore science/math/computer science majors from St. Ben's. Recipients of these prestigious scholarships will be chosen during Spring, 2000, and are eligible to receive a scholarship for $23,425 in 2000-01 and $24,483 in 2001-02. These awards are estimated to cover the full costs of tuition, fees, room and board, and will remain in effect for the junior and senior years of each Scholar. Students who plan to enter medical school and intend a career in medicine are not eliglible for this program.

The Clare Boothe Luce Scholars Program promotes the advancement of American women through higher education in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. In establishing this program, Mrs. Luce's intention was "to encourage women to enter, study, graduate, and teach" in fields where there have been obstacles to their advancement: physics, chemistry, biology,meteorology, engineering, computer science, and mathematics. Clare Boothe Luce, the widow of Henry R. Luce, was a playwright, journalist, U.S. ambassador to Italy, and the first woman elected to Congress from Connecticut.

SELECTION PROCESS FOR CLARE BOOTHE LUCE SCHOLARS

Clare Boothe Luce Scholars will be chosen on the basis of their demonstrated record of achievement as well as their potential to make significant contributions when they have become established in their fields. The candidate will be asked to

submit a transcript
complete an application form documenting the candidate's accomplishment.
submit two letters of recommendation from faculty,
write an essay that outlines her thoughts on the future direction of science in her area of interest, and imagines what her role in this future scenario might be.

A faculty committee will interview finalists before making a decision. Selections will be made without regard to race, religion, ethnic background or need. Up to four Clare Boothe Luce Scholars will be chosen for the academic year beginning in the fall of 2000. Each Scholar will receive $23,425 in 2000-01 and $24,483 in 2001-02. These awards are estimated to cover the full costs of tuition, fees, room and board, and will remain in effect for the junior and senior years of each Scholar. The Financial Aid and Dean’s offices will monitor the progress of the Luce Scholars. Should circumstances warrant termination of the scholarship, the committee will select a replacement.

A selection committee has been identified to select Clare Boothe Luce Scholars from the applicants. The committee consists of: Dr. Stephen Saupe, chair of the biology department; Dr. Henry Jakubowski, chair of the chemistry department; Dr. Cheryl Knox, divisional dean of the natural sciences; Dr. Jennifer Galovich, mathematics faculty member; Dr. Anna McKenna, chair of the natural sciences division; Dr. Noreen Herzfeld, computer science faculty member; Dr. Jeanne Marie Lust, biology faculty member; and Dr. Kate Graham, chemistry faculty member. In compliance with Mrs. Luce’s bequest, invitation materials will make it clear that students intending a career in medicine are not eligible.

Application materials are available through the web links below. All completed application materials must be submitted to Dr. Cheryl Knox, Dean, SJU, Quad 141 by February 15, 2000. Please approach a faculty committee member to discuss this wonderful opportunity.

Application Form

Essay Form