The Genealogical Institute on Federal Research Alumni Association (Gen-Fed Alumni) annually presents the Richard S. Lackey Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to an experienced researcher holding either a paid or volunteer position in the genealogical community.
The scholarship covers full tuition for the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records, ticket to the alumni dinner; and partial travel, hotel, and meal costs. The winner will be notified by February 15, 2022, and have a reserved slot in Gen-Fed 2023 which is scheduled for August 7–12.
Download the 2024 Richard S. Lackey Scholarship Application Form here. The deadline is January 31, 2024. All applications and additional attachments must be submitted in PDF format, combined in one file. The completed application form and attachments should be emailed to Jonathan W. Deiss at jdeiss@soldiersource.com with “Lackey Scholarship 2024” in the subject line. The PDF file name should include your last name and first initial, such as “DoeJ Lackey Scholarship 2024 Application.”
A list of past Lackey Scholarship winners
The American Society of Genealogists offers an annual Scholar Award, based on a manuscript or published paper of at least 5,000 words. The award carries a $1,000 grant, applicable towards tuition and expenses at one of five major academic genealogical programs in the United States. Awardees may choose to attend the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records with a guarantee spot.
For the next submission deadline, see the society’s website.
A list of ASG Scholars who attended the institute
The Board for Certification of Genealogists offers three separate scholarships which may be eligible for attendance at Gen-Fed. The deadline is 15 March. See their website at https://bcgcertification.org/learning/bcg-scholarships/ for details on the following:
- The Paul Edward Sluby Sr. African American Scholarship
- The Scholarship for an Applicant Under the Age of 40
- A Scholarship for an Individual Currently “On The Clock” with BCG (having already submitted a preliminary application).