Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award for Inspiring Educators (United States)

Deadline: 15-Jun-2027

The Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Trust offers a one-time cash award to recognize current or former academic faculty members whose former students have created organizations—or established concepts, procedures, or movements—that benefit the community at large. The award is administered by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as trustee, and nominations are submitted by email. The annual nomination deadline is 15-Jun-2027 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Opportunity at a Glance

- Funding organization: Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Trust (Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Trustee)

- Opportunity type: Awards, Prizes and Challenges

- Grant size: Not Available

- Geographic eligibility: United States only (all states served)

- Eligible applicants (nominees): Current or former teachers/professors/instructors at U.S. colleges, universities, junior/community colleges, or technical schools

- Population eligibility: Only U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens

- Focus areas: Education; Individuals

- Program areas (as listed): Education, Law, Medicine, Psychology, Public/society benefit

- Award type: One-time cash award (taxable income), used at the recipient’s sole discretion

- Annual nomination deadline: 15-Jun-2027, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

- Submission method: Email (one single PDF)

About the Opportunity

The Beckman Award was created by Gail McKnight Beckman to benefit teachers who have inspired their former students to make a significant contribution to society. The award recognizes academic faculty members who have inspired former students to either: - Create an organization that has demonstrably conferred a benefit on the community at large, or - Establish on a lasting basis a concept, procedure, or movement of comparable benefit to the community at large. The trust’s Advisory Committee reviews nomination packages and makes award decisions. Funding and Benefits

- Award format: A one-time cash award.

- Use of funds: The award is to be used at the recipient’s sole discretion.

- Tax note: The cash award is taxable income.

- Amount: Not specified in the source (grant size not available).

Who Is Eligible? Eligible nominees (award recipients) Nominees must be current or former teachers, professors, or instructors at a U.S. institution, specifically: - College, university - Junior college - Community college - Technical school The trust notes that preference will be given to educators who teach (or taught) in psychology, medicine, or law.

Eligibility related to citizenship/permanent residency

- Only United States citizens or permanent resident aliens are eligible.

Eligibility related to the impact of former students

Nominees must have inspired a former student who attended their class to either: - Create an organization that has demonstrably conferred a benefit on the community at large, or - Establish on a lasting basis a concept, procedure, or movement of comparable benefit to the community at large. Who can submit a nomination - Anyone may submit a Nomination Application Package. Ineligibility / restrictions - Past recipients of this one-time award may not be nominated again. Eligible Activities or Priority Areas The nomination is centered on the community impact created by a former student, through either: - An organization with demonstrable community benefit, or - A lasting concept, procedure, or movement with comparable community benefit. The trust lists the following program areas: - Education - Law - Medicine - Psychology - Public/society benefit Why This Opportunity Matters This award is designed to recognize educators whose teaching has led to sustained, community-level contributions by former students. If your nomination highlights long-term impact—such as organizations or initiatives that continue to benefit the public—this opportunity aligns directly with the trust’s stated purpose and eligibility requirements. How to Apply - Prepare your nomination package as one PDF. - The Nomination Application Package must be submitted in one single PDF.

- Use the naming convention: Nominee Last Name–Nominator Last Name (example provided: Smith-Jones).

- Email the nomination package to the trust.

- Submit electronically via email to: [contact details removed]

- Email subject line: “Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Nomination Application Package”

- No faxed or mailed packages will be accepted. - Assemble the PDF in the required order. The PDF must include the following items, in this sequence: - Nomination Application Form (typed, completed in its entirety, signed and dated; no eSign; no handwritten forms)

- Optional cover letter (note: information in the email body is not shared with the review committee)

- Former Student Personal Narrative Part I (detailed explanation of how the nominee inspired the former student’s organization/concept/procedure/movement) - Former Student Personal Narrative Part II (details how the initiative benefited the community at large, established long-term change, and continues to make a positive impact; 2 page limit, typed, double spaced, signed) - One (1) letter from an individual who supports, has benefited from, or has been personally impacted (1 page, typed, double spaced, signed; no eSign) - One (1) piece of supporting material (e.g., picture files, website links, brochures, fact sheets, and other materials) - Submit by the deadline.

- Deadline: 15-Jun-2027 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

- The nomination package must be submitted via email by this time. - Use the official nomination materials. - The source indicates detailed instructions are available under the Grant Guidelines tab on the official page. The specific nomination form download link is not included in the provided text.

Official opportunity page: Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Trust – Foundation Grants – Wells Fargo

Application Tips or Common Mistakes

- Submit one single PDF: The trust requires the entire Nomination Application Package to be compiled into one PDF.

- Follow the PDF order exactly: The mat