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Scholarships

The organization is committed to ensuring that all scholars have the means to attend the conference. No scholar shall be turned away due to finacial restraints.

The Organizing Committee of the Conference on Iroquois Research is happy to announce that, once again, scholarships will be made available to its participants. A total of 4 scholarships worth up to $500.00 each have been set aside to assist those who require financial assistance. It is thanks to donations and events like the Silent Auction that these scholarships are available. We want to thank everyone for their generous contributions. The scholarships are divided into two categories:

The Ernest and Salli Benedict
Memorial Student Scholarship

This scholarship is named for Mohawk educator and North American Indian Traveling College founder Ernest Benedict (1918-2011), and his daughter, educator and cultural historian Salli Benedict (1954-2011).

The Mary Druke Becker
Memorial Research Scholarship

This scholarship is named for Iroquois Indian Museum board member and Iroquoian Studies scholar, Mary Druke Becker (1951-2006). She was the organizer of the Conference on Iroquois Research for many years. The scholarships will be awarded to independent or community scholars without institutional funding.

Mary Druker c. '70-'80s Photo credit: Christina Johannsen Hanks		Mary Druker c. late'80-early'90s Photo credit: Adrian Becker

Important:

• Past recipients are eligible and are encouraged to apply again. It is important to note that having previously received a scholarship does not guarantee that you will receive another one.
• Attendance at the conference is a prerequisite. If you do not attend the full conference, only the amount covering your lodging and registration will be awarded. If your lodging and registration exceeds the maximum amount, you must find additional funding or cover the costs yourself.
• The scholarship will be used to pay for conference lodging and meal plans only. Scholarship recipients will not receive a check, and no funds will be distributed.
• The funds cannot be used as an honorarium or to cover the cost of transportation.
• Your application will be forwarded to the Scholarship Committee for review. Those selected will be notified by e-mail and scholarships will be honored by the hosting venue after signing in at the Conference Registration Desk. The amount awarded will be deducted from the accommodation costs upon your departure.