Grace Fryer Scholarship for Female Watchmaking Students
Funding Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Grace Fryer Scholarship for Female Watchmaking Students
Overview: A scholarship dedicated to female watchmaking students, honoring Grace Fryer and the Radium Girls of the 1920s who worked as dial painters and suffered from radium poisoning.
Mission: The scholarship aims to support the 'women in watches movement' by amplifying and strengthening female voices in the horological industry. It honors Grace Fryer (1899-1933), a dial painter in New Jersey who was poisoned by radium and spearheaded a legal fight against her employer, establishing labor rights precedents and advancing scientific knowledge.
Eligibility:
Award Amount: Up to $5,000 per recipient
Geographic Scope: United States (as of 2022; expanded to international applicants as of 2025 with the Vogt Foundation donation)
Focus Areas: Financial support for female watchmaking education
Background: Established in 2022 as part of HSNY's commitment to advance the art and science of horology through education and to recognize the contributions of women in the field.
Historical Context: The scholarship's namesake, Grace Fryer, was part of the Radium Girls movement—women who fought for recognition of the deadly effects of radium exposure in the watchmaking and dial-painting industries.
How to Apply
Application Process
Application Period: January 1 - March 1 (annual)
Awards Timeline: Scholarships are awarded in April
Required Materials:
1. Letter in PDF form addressed to the Trustees of the Horological Society of New York
2. Biography
3. Explanation of motivation to study watchmaking
4. Explanation of how the scholarship would benefit the applicant
5. Resume
6. Reference letters (recommended)
Submission: Email application materials to HSNY (specific email address not provided in source materials)
Contact: For more information about HSNY's financial aid opportunities, visit hs-ny.org or contact the organization directly.
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