NIGR Scholarships

Scholarships

The American Society of Genealogists offers an annual award to a scholar, based on a manuscript or published paper of at least 5,000 words. The award carries a $500 scholarship, applicable towards tuition and expenses. Enrollees of the National Institute on Genealogical Research are eligible for the award. For details, see the society's Web site at http://www.fasg.org/asg_scholar_award.html. Applicants must ALSO apply separately for enrollment in the institute to assure a place in the class.

The National Institute on Genealogical Research (NIGR) Alumni Association annually presents the Richard S. Lackey Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 to an experienced researcher holding either in a paid or volunteer position in the genealogical community. The scholarship covers: full NIGR tuition for the space reserved for the scholarship winner; attendance at the alumni dinner; and partial travel, hotel, and meal costs. Applicants wishing to attend NIGR whether or not they are chosen as the scholarship recipient, must ALSO apply separately for enrollment in the institute to assure a place in the class.