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Benjamin B. Rauch Fellowship

Scholars at Risk Inc

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Scholars
  • Artists

Other requirements

  • Writers
  • Journalists
  • Lawyers
  • Human rights defenders

Overview

A fellowship created in memory of Benjamin B. Rauch that provides temporary fellowship support to at-risk individuals and advocates from Southeast Asia, China, and Hong Kong.

Geographic Scope: Southeast Asia, China, and Hong Kong

Eligible Recipients:

  • Scholars
  • Writers
  • Artists
  • Journalists
  • Lawyers
  • Human rights defenders
  • Others threatened for their work promoting intellectual and creative freedom
  • Advocates (not facing personal risk, but working to assist those who are and promote intellectual and creative freedom)

Focus Areas: Supporting intellectual and creative freedom, excellence in scholarship, and openness in civil society and the arts

Background: The fellowship reflects Benjamin B. Rauch's deep knowledge and involvement in Asia and his commitments to excellence and openness in scholarship, civil society, and the arts.

Contact Information:

  • Organization: Scholars at Risk, Inc.
  • Address: 411 Lafayette St., 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10003, USA
  • Phone: 1-212-998-2179
  • Fax: 1-212-995-4427
  • Website: scholarsatrisk.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Nominations and Inquiries:

  • For nominations or to learn more about the Benjamin B. Rauch Fellowship, visit the fellowship information page on the SAR website

  • Contact SAR for more details

    • Funding the Fellowship:

  • Contributions can be made via donation on the SAR website

  • Alternative donation options available upon request

  • Checks should be made to "Scholars at Risk" with "Benjamin B. Rauch Fellowship" in the memo line

    • Contact: apply.scholarsatrisk@nyu.edu or scholarsatrisk.org

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    What Scholars at Risk Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    7
    Total given
    $166K
    Median grant
    $26K
    Range
    $6,667–$40K
    • By dollars: California 24%, Illinois 22%, Florida 19%. Top recipient cities: Oakland, CA; Evanston, IL; Miami, FL.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • Regents of the Univ of California · Oakland, CA

      Scholar assistance

      $40K

    • Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

      Scholar assistance

      $37K

    • Florida Intl Univ · Miami, FL

      Scholar assistance

      $32K

    • University of Kansas · Lawrence, KS

      Scholar assistance

      $26K

    • The George Washington University · Washington, DC

      Scholar assistance

      $15K

    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Human rights
    • Social justice

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