Application Process for Ron Matsko-Ensel Scholarships

The Ron Matsko-Ensel scholarship is for teachers and educators to finance projects related to peace education, such as curriculum development, events, creative dramatics, or teacher training. Typical awards are $2,000-$5,000, and apply to all grade levels.

When to apply:
Proposals must be received by email or posted mail by March 15th. Anything received after March 15th will be considered for the following year.

Notification of acceptance:
Applicants will be notified by June 1st.

What to include in the proposal:
Proposal submissions must contain the following:

1) Cover letter:

• Name and address of the applicant including phone and email
  
• Name and address of the sponsoring or academic institution
  
• Title of the proposed project
  
• A brief summary of the topic of the proposed project, in a few sentences

b. Proposal abstract
An abstract of the proposal of no more than one page must be included, with the applicant’s name and institution on this page.

c. Body of the proposal
The body of the proposal must be no longer than five pages, single-spaced with 10 or 12-point font acceptable. References can be added in a separate document. Proposals should be written in a clear and concise manner for a general academic audience. The body of the proposal must contain the following sections:

• Description of the project
  
• Significance of the project, addressing the broader impact that this work will have on society
  
• Research plan and methodology (if relevant)
  
• Dissemination plans, including a description of how the results of the work will be disseminated to a broader audience. Will the results be published in a book, academic articles, available on the web, or through other means?

d. References
References and support for this project can be included in a separate document from the body of the proposal and should be clearly labeled.

e. Project budget
A detailed project budget is required along with justification for each budget item. Acceptable budget items may include: supplies, equipment, honoraria, fees, hospitality costs, conference or workshop costs, and research-related expenses, for example.

f. Other project donors
If you expect to receive funding from other sources, please list them.

g. Timeline
A timeline of the project must be included which states the planned completion date.

h. Applicant’s Curriculum Vitae
Applicants should submit a current CV with their applications.

Applicants may submit four print copies of all materials to the following address:

The Biosophical Institute
PO Box 21155
South Euclid, Ohio 44121

Alternatively, applications may be emailed to the following email address:

The Biosophical Institute supports equal opportunity in the awarding of grants and in its internal policies.

All inquiries concerning the Ron Matsko-Ensel Scholarship should be made to the email below. Please state in the subject header of the email Ron Matsko-Ensel Scholarship’