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Prince Alexis P. Scherbatow Scholarship

Russian Nobility Association in America

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

$2,500 per year

Deadline

Closed

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Prince Alexis P. Scherbatow Scholarship

Funder: Russian Nobility Association in America (RNAA)

Award Amount: $2,500 per year per student

Status: Active scholarship program

Overview

The Russian Nobility Association in America awards scholarships to qualified graduate students, undergraduate students, and high school graduates entering college through the Prince Alexis P. Scherbatow Scholarship Fund (SSF).

    Funding Sources

    The SSF is supported through:
  • Contributions from members and friends of the RNAA
  • A portion of profits from social activities, including the Annual Ball
  • Proceeds from the RNAA lecture series
  • Income from the SSF endowment

    Selection Criteria

    Scholarship recipients are selected based on:
  • Academic record
  • Financial need
  • Interest in Russian history, culture, literature, etc., consistent with the RNAA's mission and objectives

    Duration

    Applicants are supported with annual stipends until graduation, provided they:
  • Maintain minimum grades
  • Continue their course of study

    Eligibility

  • Must be attending an accredited college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student
  • Applicants need not be a member of the RNAA
  • High school graduates entering college are also eligible

Contact Information

Email: rna@russiannobility.org Contact Person: Elizabeth Galitzine

Background

The Prince Alexis Scherbatow Scholarship Fund was established in 2002 to celebrate the life and achievements of Prince A.P. Scherbatow, who served for 31 years as President of the RNAA. Prince Scherbatow taught history and political science, earned a PhD from Columbia University, and worked for The Tolstoy Foundation assisting Russian immigrants.

How to Apply

How to Apply

1. Contact the RNAA to obtain an application form and further information
- Email: rna@russiannobility.org
- Contact Person: Elizabeth Galitzine

2. Complete the application (form provided upon request)

3. Submit by Deadline: May 1 annually for consideration for the school year subsequently beginning in August/September

    Required Materials

  • Properly completed application form
  • Documentation of academic record
  • Evidence of financial need
  • Statement of interest in Russian history, culture, literature, or related topics

    Submission Format

  • Contact Elizabeth Galitzine at rna@russiannobility.org to request application materials and submit completed application

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