North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the esteemed Beinecke Scholarship Program have announced a new collaboration. This partnership is the first time in several years that an HBCU has been added to the distinguished list of participating colleges for this renowned scholarship program.
The Beinecke Scholarship Program was established in 1971 to support academically talented arts, humanities, and social sciences students. It awards up to $35,000 annually to encourage recipients to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree shortly after completing their undergraduate studies. The scholarship is highly sought after and selects only 20 candidates annually.
As the second public HBCU included in the program—following Howard University—N.C. A&T became the eighth HBCU overall to join the list. The elite group features notable schools such as Harvard, Stanford, and Clemson.
“N.C. A&T has a notable track record of producing renowned scholars and leaders in the arts, humanities and social sciences, which is why it was important to me to initiate and submit a competitive application for us to join the Beinecke Scholarship Program’s list of participating institutions,” said Alsace-Lorraine Gallop, A&T’s national scholarships and fellowships coordinator and Fulbright Program adviser.
In addition to the $30,000 available throughout their graduate studies, Beinecke Scholarship awardees receive a $5,000 grant upfront to assist with graduate school application costs. Students are urged to begin graduate courses soon after finishing their undergraduate degrees to ensure a smooth transition into higher education.
Gallop cohosted a webinar earlier this month with Matthew Loar, Ph.D., the director of the Beinecke Scholarship Program. This session provided insights for interested students, faculty, and staff before the endorsement application deadline. N.C. A&T juniors who anticipate graduating between December 2025 and August 2026 are encouraged to apply.
This article sources information from North Carolina A&T.