THE GRISWOLD SCHOLARSHIP
IRAS offers a partial conference scholarship each summer to one or two an individuals over the age of 55 who are first-time attendees to an IRAS conference on Star Island. The stipend covers the recipient’s conference registration fee ($225 for an IRAS member; $325 for a non-member) and $300 toward the cost of Star Island room and board. The remainder of the room and board charges must be paid directly to Star Island by the scholarship recipient. Additional financial assistance may be available from the Star Island Corporation; see the starisland.org website for information.
This scholarship is in honor of IRAS member, Harlan Griswold, who became involved with IRAS in the late 1960s when he was in his fifties. He was an active participant in IRAS and served on the Council for a number of terms.
Preference is given to individuals who are first-time attendees to the Summer Conferences and whose interests are congruent with the goals and purposes of IRAS. If you wish to apply, please complete this form and return it by April 10 with a completed registration form to: Marion Griswold, 46 Hastings St, Greenfield, MA 02402.
GRISWOLD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
This scholarship is in honor of IRAS member, Harlan Griswold, who became involved with IRAS in the late 1960s when he was in his fifties. He was an active participant in IRAS and served on the Council for a number of terms.
Preference is given to individuals who are first-time attendees to the Summer Conferences and whose interests are congruent with the goals and purposes of IRAS. If you wish to apply, please complete this form and return it by April 10 with a completed registration form to: Marion Griswold, 46 Hastings St, Greenfield, MA 02402.
GRISWOLD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
THE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
The Institute on Religion in an Age of Science (IRAS) offers up to three (3) student scholarships/assistantships for its annual Summer Conferences. The stipend covers the Scholar’s registration fee, and room and board. Student scholarship recipients will be responsible for their own transportation costs. In return, the Scholar is expected to assist the Conference Coordinator by performing certain essential tasks such as operating the sound/recording system, working on the conference daily newspaper or other tasks as required. The performance of this work will not interfere with the Scholar’s ability to attend any of the scheduled sessions of the Conference.
Preference is given to individuals who are currently pursuing a degree, are first time attendees to the IRAS Summer Conferences and whose interests are congruent with the goals and purpose of IRAS. The scholarship recipients will be determined by the IRAS Scholarship Committee in collaboration with the Conference Coordinator and the Conference Chairpersons.
To apply for a scholarship, please provide the following information and email to Jane Bengtson, Chair of the Scholarship Committee.
Application deadline: March 31
Preference is given to individuals who are currently pursuing a degree, are first time attendees to the IRAS Summer Conferences and whose interests are congruent with the goals and purpose of IRAS. The scholarship recipients will be determined by the IRAS Scholarship Committee in collaboration with the Conference Coordinator and the Conference Chairpersons.
To apply for a scholarship, please provide the following information and email to Jane Bengtson, Chair of the Scholarship Committee.
Application deadline: March 31
- Name
- Address
- Phone number (home & cell) where you can be reached after end of term
- Is this your first IRAS Conference?
- Your background
- Your interest in IRAS
- How did you hear about the IRAS Conference and student scholarships?
- Name and address of someone who will confirm your student status
THE SHAPLEY-BOOTH FELLOWSHIP
In regular years, there are fellowships to honor the memory of the first two presidents of IRAS, the theologian Edward Prince Booth and the astronomer Harlow Shapley.
Additional information to be announced.
Additional information to be announced.
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