Program Description
The Henry Luce Foundation has provided a grant for eight one-year full-tuition scholarships
for female students at the University of Dallas majoring in Computer Science, Mathematics,
Physics, or Engineering. These scholarships are named Clare Boothe Luce (CBL) Scholarships
and students receiving these scholarships will be named CBL Scholars. The University
of Dallas has offered an additional award to supplement the Henry Luce Foundation
grant to provide ten CBL Scholarships so that two awards can be given each of the
academic years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 and three in 2017-2018 and 2018-2019.
The CBL Scholarships show female students in a tangible way that their dedication
to these areas of study is important and will give them the confidence to continue
their studies in graduate school. The students who receive one-year full-tuition CBL
Scholarships must meet established merit criteria and are encouraged to commit to
service to provide further support to female students in areas of study underrepresented
by women while they are still students at the University of Dallas and as their careers
are established.
In addition to the scholarships, the University will establish a Clare Boothe Luce
Speaker Series, Clare Boothe Luce Discussion Panels for Undecided Students, and a
support organization for women in the sciences. These initiatives are designed to
attract women into physical science, engineering, and mathematical areas and to support
them once there.
Application Information
Only students who have received an invitation are eligible to apply to become a UD
CBL Scholar and to receive a CBL Scholarship. Please contact Dr. Hicks (hicks@udallas.edu) if you think you should have received an invitation and did not. Invitations will
be sent to all eligible students by January 31, 2018.
Eligibility requirements:
Female student majoring in computer science, mathematics, physics, or engineering
who will be either a junior or a senior during the 2016-2017 academic year
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UD G.P.A. of at least a 3.4 and in the upper 25% of her class
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Must plan to continue her education in graduate studies in computer science, mathematics,
physics, or engineering
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May apply for up to two of these one-year CBL Scholarships
Application requirements:
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Completed UD CBL Scholarship application available in this downloadable PDF:
Clare Boothe Luce Scholarship Application
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Two letters of recommendation must be submitted directly to Dr. Hicks from faculty
members, with at least one in a CBL-area (MCS, MAT, PHY, PHY/ENG) department
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An essay describing how a CBL Scholarship will advance your personal goals and scientific
endeavors and what you plan on doing after graduation, including how you plan to impact
women in underrepresented areas
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Signed statement agreeing to serve on CBL Panels to give presentations to undecided
freshmen, if scheduling permits. (It is anticipated that there will be one panel during
the fall semester each year.)
The nominee should secure letters of recommendation from individuals knowledgeable
enough about the student to assess the nominees personal characteristics, motivation,
and potential for a career in computer science, mathematics, physics, or engineering.
These supporting letters should be sent by email directly to Dr. Sally Hicks (
hicks@udallas.edu) and Mrs. Elizabeth Román (
emroman@udallas.edu) by the application deadline of
March 6, 2018.
Selection criteria:
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A demonstrated commitment to a career in a CBL area of study
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A record of outstanding academic achievement and service to others
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The quality of their letters of recommendation
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The exhibited potential to impact the number of women in a CBL area of study at UD
and beyond
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Approval by the CBL Scholar Director at the Henry Luce Foundation
