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ASG Scholar Award | American Society of Genealogists

Established in 1996, the ASG Scholar Award is an annual grant of $1000 awarded for study at one of five major academic genealogical programs in the United States. Candidacy for the award is open to all genealogists, genealogical librarians, and researchers working in related fields. Applicants submit a published work or a manuscript of work in progress, to be judged by a panel of three Fellows. The goal of the award is to recognize talent and build genealogical expertise by providing promising genealogists the opportunity to receive advanced academic training in genealogy.

Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies - Birdie Monk Holsclaw Memorial Fund

Includes the Birdie Monk Holsclaw Memorial Scholarship. Distributions are awarded to those who have an interest in genealogy and wish to pursue genealogical related education at the Samford University Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR). Application is open to all genealogists and consists of a short resume listing genealogical experience and a 150-200 word essay describing ho IGHR will help advance their genealogical research skills.

Forensic Genealogy Services - Giving Back

A scholarship award program to partially reimburse "Transitional Genealogists" for educational opportunities and career-building endeavors.

IGHR Scholarships

Includes the AncestryProGenealogists Scholarship, Jean Thomason Scholarship, and the Birdie Monk Holsclaw Scholarship.

National Genealogical Society - Awards and Competitions

National Genealogy Hall of Fame, Family History Writing Contest, Genealogical Writing Competitions, Rubincam Youth Award, NGS Newsletter Competition, Filby Prize, NGS Awards.

National Genealogy Hall of Fame

Sponsored by the National Genealogical Society.

SLIG Scholarships

Achieve your educational dreams and elevate your knowledge by attending the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy with the assistance of one of our scholarship opportunities.