HUMANE STUDIES FELLOWSHIPS
PURPOSE
Supports juniors, seniors, and graduate students in the social sciences or humanities with demonstrated interest in the classical liberal/libertarian tradition of individual rights and market economies, and the intention of applying the principles of this tradition in their work --- for study in US or abroad. Awards are based on academic performance, relevance of work to the advancement of a free society, and potential for success.
AWARD
Stipend up to $12,000 maximum. Amounts awarded take into account the cost of tuition and any other funds received. One-year award; students may re-apply.
NUMBER OFFERED
In 2005-06, IHS awarded 5 scholarships to undergraduates --- and 105 scholarships to graduate students, law students, and professional students --- who are exploring the principles, practices, and institutions necessary to a free society through their academic work.
FIELDS OF STUDY
Social sciences or humanities
ELIGIBILITY
- All nationalities
- Must be enrolled as full-time students
- Undergraduates who will be juniors or seniors during the academic year of funding, or
- Graduate students at any stage before completion of a Ph.D.
DEADLINE
Postmark: December 31, 2006 for Academic Year 2007-08. Application will be available in summer, 2006: it is an on-line application. Final round selection in March, 2007; announcements in late April, 2007.
CONTACT
Institute for Humane Studies
at George Mason University
3301 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 440
Arlington, VA 22201-4432
URL
www.TheIHS.org/hsf
(last edited 3/22/06)