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IHS- Institute for Humane Studies

Description: The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) provides Humane Studies Fellowships for students who have a clearly demonstrated interest in the classical liberal/libertarian tradition of individual rights and market economies. Students should be interested in applying the principles of the institute's tradition to their work.
Qualifications: Undergraduate juniors or seniors and graduate students are eligible to apply. Awards are based on academic and/or professional performance, relevance of one's work to the advancement of a free society, and potential for success.
Amount: $12,000
Length: One year, renewable
Application Process: Transcripts, admission test scores, at least two recommendations, two essays, writing sample, and a $25 non-refundable application fee.

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Timeline:

Event	Date	Notes
Application deadline	12/31/2009	Online applications must be submitted
Deadline for recommenders	1/16/2010	Deadline for recommenders to submit their letters of recommendation

Resources:

Official Website

Official website for the Institute of Humane Studies

Recipients:

David L. Martin, II	2003-2004
George Michael Gordon-Smith	2002-2003
Jocelyn Smith Wikle	2002-2003
Brian Scott Wikle	2002-2003
Robert Brinton Couch	2001-2002
Matthew Joseph Grow	2001-2002
Richard Folkman Heaton	2001-2002
Stuart Spencer Schulzke	2001-2002
Ronald Stephen Smith	2001-2002
Brett Valdo Benson	2000-2001
Jeremy Alan Fielding	2000-2001
Robert David Hunter Floyd	2000-2001
Seth Lynn Hanson	1999-2000
Linsey Rae Sommers	1999-2000
Nathan Brian Oman	1998-2003
Tuan M. Samahon	1997-2000
Santino Carl Gaitan	1997-1998
Charles Eric Schulzke	1993-1999