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The Manuscript Society
Scholarship Activities
The Manuscript Society, founded in 1948 to promote the collection, preservation, and use of manuscripts, has annually awarded up to two scholarships to institutions in cities hosting its annual meeting. The Society expanded its efforts to encourage research using original manuscripts several years ago by establishing The Manuscript Society Maass Research Grant. The Maass Grant is open to individuals pursuing graduate studies which involve the extensive use of original manuscripts.
The grant is named in memory of humanitarian, benefactor and legendary collector Richard Maass, one of the founders of the Manuscript Society. Applicants must be pursuing a graduate degree at an accredited College or University that holds institutional membership in The Manuscript Society and be formally sponsored by that institutional member. The Grant is to be used for expenses related directly to research using original manuscripts.
To strengthen its scholarship program, the Society launched an endowment campaign in the spring of 2008 with a goal of at least $100,000. Contributions are welcome. Scholarship Campaign
