Calihan Academic Fellowship

Description:

The Calihan Academic Fellowships provide scholarships and research grants to future scholars and religious leaders whose academic work shows outstanding potential. Applicants studying theology, philosophy, economics, or related fields must demonstrate the potential to advance understanding in the relationship between theology and the principles of the free and virtuous society. Such principles include recognition of human dignity, the importance of the rule of law, limited government, religious liberty, and freedom in economic life.

Selection Process:

Students and seminarians selected by the Acton Institute will receive up to $3,000. Fellowship amounts take into account the estimated tuition and/or research expenses and other funding the student may be receiving. Fellowships are not renewable but recipients are eligible to reapply. To be considered for a scholarship, applications must be postmarked before the following deadlines:

Fall Semester 2007 Fellowships
Application deadline: July 3, 2007

Spring Semester 2008 Fellowships
Application deadline: October 31, 2007

Eligibility for Calihan Academic Fellowships:

• Awards open to seminarians or graduate students in theology, philosophy, religion, economics, or in related fields.
• Strong academic performance is essential.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated interest in the relationship between theology and the principles of the free and virtuous society. Such principles include recognition of human dignity, the importance of the rule of law, limited government, religious liberty, and freedom in economic life.
• Candidates must display the potential to contribute to the advancement of a free and virtuous society.
• Awards open to all qualified persons irrespective of religious affiliation.

Entry Requirements:

A completed application consists of

1. A signed application form [pdf ].
2. A 1-page proposal that outlines what you intend to accomplish with this scholarship.
3. A 2-page essay that describes your intellectual development, future plans, and career goals. This statement should elaborate on the source and development of your interest in the ideas listed above, including how you expect to contribute to a better understanding and application of these ideas.
4. A recent paper you have already written relevant to the themes promoted by the Acton Institute. If it is not in English, please provide an English abstract or summary.
5. Official transcripts from each university you have attended.
6. A financial plan detailing expenses related to the project, including a disclosure of other sources of support (included in application form).

Mail the completed application materials to:

Acton Institute
Calihan Fellowships
161 Ottawa NW Suite 301
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
USA

NOTE: No faxed or E-mailed entries will be accepted. All application materials should be submitted in the same package and be written in English. All entries must be postmarked by the respective deadline.

Fellowship Conditions:

At the conclusion of the fellowship, fellows are required to submit to the Acton Institute a brief report documenting their activities and findings. Any published work drawn out of the fellowship research must also be granted by-line acknowledgment to the fellowship and the Acton Institute

Legal Information:

All qualified individuals will be considered for the Calihan Academic Fellowship program without regard to race, sex, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religious affiliation, or disability. Award decisions by the Acton Institute are final and are not subject to appeal.

Application Form [pdf ]

Email and questions or comments to scholarships@acton.org