The Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Trust is calling for nominations of teachers, college and university professors and instructors who have made a positive impact in the lives of their students. Nominees may be former or current teachers and academic professionals. Self-nomination is not allowed, but individuals can nominate their teachers for the award. Applications are open until June 15 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The award also comes with a cash reward of up to $25,000.
About The Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Trust
The Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Trust was established by Gail McKnight Beckman to honour and celebrate teachers and academic members who have impacted the lives of their students positively. The award is for both current and former teachers and faculty members. To receive the award, the teacher or academic members must be nominated by other people or their students. They must also have inspired their students to either create an organisation or movement that benefits their community.
The trust award rewards successful nominees with up to $25,000, and it is open only to citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Past recipients of the award cannot be nominated again for the current year’s award.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: $25,000
- Maximum award: $25,000
- Project duration supported: Not specified. It is a once-off event.
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Who Can Apply for the Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Trust
- Eligible organisation types:
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- Current or former academic members
- Teachers
- University or college professors
- Registration requirements:
- Nominees must be United States Citizens or live in the country.
- Nominees must be either current or former teachers or academic members to qualify.
- Teachers and professors in the field of medicine, law and psychology will get more consideration.
- Nominees must have an impact on their students during a class session to create an organisation or create benefits that affect their community.
- Geographic eligibility: United States
- Sector or thematic focus:
- Higher education
- Community development
- Inspirational teaching
Application Process
- Anyone can submit a nomination form to appreciate their former or current teachers.
- The application form can be accessed on the official grant portal.
- Download and fill it with the nominee’s details.
- Attach necessary documents and send the application in a PDF file using the nominee’s name and last name via email to: grantadministration@wellsfargo.com.
- Use the subject: “Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Nomination Application Package” while sending the email.
- The trust’s advisory committee is in charge of reviewing all applications, and successful awardees will be notified of the next stage of the award.
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Required Materials
- Complete the nomination form
- Cover letter (optional)
- Former student narratives of the nominee’s impact.
- Reference letter from individuals who support the nomination
- Supporting documents
Key Dates
- Application deadline: June 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Notification timeline: Not specified
Selection Notes
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- The trust award is competitive; however, it awards up to 10 professionals each funding year.
- Priority focus areas:
- Higher education
- Community development
- Inspirational teaching
- Exclusions:
- Nominations outside the United States.
- Nominations that do not honour the impact of teachers and academic members.
Official Source of the Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Trust
- Official Application Page: https://www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/beckman-award-trust/