Benedict Fellowship

The H. Y. Benedict Fellowship, with a stipend of $2,500, is for the first year of graduate study toward the master's, doctor's, or professional degree at any recognized institution. For eligibility, a nominee must plan to complete his or her undergraduate degree in the academic year in which application is made and must enroll full-time in a graduate or professional program in the fall semester of the award year. This scholarship is named after Dr. Harry Benedict, Alpha Chi's founder and first secretary-treasurer.

10 Benedict Fellowships are awarded each year.  Five alternates will receive $100 each.

Rules for Competition

• Each chapter may submit two nominations for these awards (either two Benedicts, two Nolles, or one of each).
• Nominations must be submitted through the faculty sponsor of the chapter
• A letter of application from the student outlining his/her plans for study and detailing his/her extracurricular activities-maximum length of two pages, double-spaced is required.
• An academic paper or other appropriate work in the student's major field. This is the most important aspect of the application; it will be judged for clarity, originality, and correctness of form. In the case of a submission that emphasizes nonverbal material, the application must also include the student's written explanation that demonstrates an understanding of the theoretical basis for the project or subject matter.
  • Papers must be submitted as follows: ONE hard copy and ONE copy on computer disk or CD; without covers or binders, grades or comments, printed on one side only.
  • Submission of other media (such as slides, photographs, video, audio CD, etc.) must be in TWO copies. Bulky items that are difficult or expensive to ship (such as paintings, three-dimensional art pieces, and posters) must be photographed instead of sent in the original form. These items will not be returned unless a self-addressed mailing label is included.
  • If the paper represents a cooperative project, both nominee and faculty director of the project must specifically delineate the nominee's contribution; if this is not done, the entry will be disqualified.
  • Scientific papers or projects require an abstract.
• One letter of recommendation/evaluation from a faculty member in the field represented by the paper or project; this letter must address the significance of the work.

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