Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans | Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies (C.L.A.G.S.)

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Center for Gay and Lesbian Studies Undergraduate Paper Awards
CLAGS Fellowship
Martin Duberman Fellowship
Graduate Student Paper Award
Joan Heller-Diane Bernard Fellowship in Lesbian and Gay Studies

Center for Gay and Lesbian Studies Undergraduate Paper Awards

(Undergraduate/Prize)

Purpose: A cash prize of $250 will be awarded to the best paper written in a CUNY or SUNY undergraduate class on a topic related to gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, or transgender experiences. Essays should be between 15 and 50 pages, well thought-out, and fully realized. Focus: Social Sciences; Literature/English/Writing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $250. To Apply: Required: essay; entry in a contest. Deadline: 6/1. Contact: Lavelle Porter, Office Staff, 212-817-1955, clags@gc.cuny.edu.

CLAGS Fellowship

(Postgraduate/Fellowship)

Purpose: A fellowship for a graduate student, an academic, or an independent scholar for work on a dissertation, first, or second book. Open to intellectuals both within and outside the academy who have demonstrated a commitment to the field of LGBTQ studies. The fellowship can be used for research, travel, or writing support. Focus: Social Sciences; Literature/English/Writing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $5000. To Apply: Required: reference(s); proposal, curriculum vitae. Deadline: 11/15. Contact: Lavelle Porter, Office Staff, 212-817-1955, clags@gc.cuny.edu.

Martin Duberman Fellowship

(Fellowship)

Purpose: Fellowship is open to applicants from any country doing scholarly research on the lesbian/gay/bisexual or transgender experience. University affiliation is not necessary, but applicant must be able to show a prior contribution to the field of lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender studies. Adjudication is by independent panel. Focus: Social Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $7500. To Apply: Required: reference(s); proposal, evidence of prior contribution to the field. Deadline: 11/15. Contact: Lavelle Porter, Office Staff, 212-817-1955, clags@gc.cuny.edu.

Graduate Student Paper Award

(University/Prize)

Purpose: A cash prize of $250 will be awarded to graduate students enrolled in the CUNY system for the best paper written in a CUNY graduate class related to gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, or transgender experiences. Essays should be between 15 and 50 pages. Focus: Social Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $250. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 prize(s), totalling $250. To Apply: Required: essay. Deadline: 6/1. Contact: Lavelle Porter, Office Staff, 212-817-1955, clags@gc.cuny.edu.

Joan Heller-Diane Bernard Fellowship in Lesbian and Gay Studies

(Postgraduate/Fellowship)

Purpose: This Fellowship supports research into the impact of lesbians and/or gay men on U.S. society and culture. It is open to researchers both inside and outside the academy. Scholars conducting research on lesbians are especially encouraged to apply. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $5000. To Apply: Required: reference(s). Deadline: 11/15. Contact: Lavelle Porter, Office Staff, 212-817-1955, clags@gc.cuny.edu.