Scholarship Opportunities for SLIG 2020

SLIG is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for the following SLIG scholarships.

SLIG Jimmy B. Parker Scholarship:
Named in honor of Jimmy B. Parker, this scholarship recognizes those who have “demonstrated commitment to genealogical excellence and community involvement.” Parker’s legacy of more than 50 years of service serves as the guideline for the application essay detailing how attending SLIG will help the applicant enhance their ability to serve or prepare them to give back to the genealogical community.

SLIG Scholarship for First-Time Institute Attendees: Created in 2016 to help first-time institute attendees take advantage of this unique type of educational experience; open to researchers of all levels.

SLIG Intermediate Foundation Scholarship: New this year, this scholarship reaches out to those who haven’t yet attended an institute that need to strengthen their research knowledge and skills at an intermediate level and prepare to attend future institutes.

Deadline: Applications for both scholarships are due no later than June 1, 2019. Winners will be announced on or after July 1, 2019.


There are two other scholarship opportunities as well:

Laura G. Prescott SLIG Scholarship: In recognition of her friendship to all, her professional accomplishments, and her passion for genealogical education, the genealogical community established the Laura G. Prescott SLIG Scholarship. Links to more information can be found on SLIG's webpage.





The American Society of Genealogists (ASG) offers the ASG Scholar Award which provides "financial assistance for a developing scholar to attend one of five academic programs in American genealogy." The deadline for this opportunity is August 31, 2019.

Complete details for each of these opportunities and links to information about scholarships available through other organizations may be found here.