The Foundation for Biblical Archaeology
Annual Meeting Scholarships
Submission Deadline August 15, 2016
Through a generous gift from The Foundation for Biblical Archaeology, up to six (6) Student Service Scholarships of $700 each will be offered for transportation and hotel costs incurred while attending ASOR's 2016 Annual Meeting.
Eligibility: Students must be members of ASOR (either undergraduates or graduate) or be enrolled at an ASOR member school. Scholarship recipients will provide up to 18 hours of service at the Annual Meeting, arranged to accommodate the sessions they would like to attend. Duties will involve assisting with registration, helping Session Chairs with audiovisual needs during the sessions, and aiding Program Committee members with other set-up and arrangement needs. Students must also attend an orientation session on Wednesday, November 16 at 3:00pm at the conference hotel. Recipients of these scholarships must also stay at the conference hotel.
Application: Interested individuals should send a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to Britta Abeln in the ASOR office with "TFBA Application" in the subject heading. The letter should summarize how the applicant will benefit from attending the Annual Meeting. A budget of projected expenses should be included as well as one letter of recommendation. Applications will be accepted through August 15, 2016, and notification of decisions on grant awards will be made by September 1, 2016. Questions should be directed to Britta Abeln.