1935-2020
Goal
The goal of the Père Paul Scholarship for Eastern Christian Studies is to encourage and financially support young scholars in the field of Syriac Studies. Every year, The Hidden Pearl Press awards a modest monetary grant to graduate students who demonstrate excellence in their research. The Hidden Pearl Press will annually announce the names of the students who will receive this gift around September 19 at the The Père Paul Lecture.
Although the scholarship will initially be granted to students in the field of Syriac studies, eventually it will also be awarded to students who busy themselves researching, studying, and promoting any of the Eastern Churches.
Eligibility
Eligible candidates are PhD students or recent PhD graduates who are:
- Enrolled in or recent graduates (within two years) of a PhD Program (or an equivalent program) at an accredited university,
- Working in the field of Syriac Studies,
- And in the writing or revising phase of their dissertations.
Application Process
To apply, please email the following to Armando Elkhoury (elkhoury@thehiddenpearl.press):
- A 500-word letter showing why you should be considered for this grant,
- A 500-word summary of your dissertation, book, or research proposal, including title, a 50-word indication of progress, and an indication concerning how the fellowship year will be spent,
- Name, title, and email of your current dissertation supervisor,
- A curriculum vitae,
- And a letter from your director of graduate studies to signify good standing in the program.
Application Deadline
June 1, 2024
2024 Scholarship Value
The value of the scholarship and the number of awardees depend on the money raised each year. For the amount raised so far for the 2024 scholarship, please see below.
2024 Scholarship Awarded
On September 19, 2024
Benefactors
The Hidden Pearl Press is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to publish books that promote the theology, spirituality, history, and liturgy of the Eastern Churches. In the future, it hopes also to offer full scholarships to graduate students working in Eastern Christian Studies. The Hidden Pearl Press allocates a portion of its financial profits to meet that objective. Its first fruit is the establishment of the Père Paul Scholarship for Eastern Christian Studies.
The Hidden Pearl Press, a not-for-profit organization, is seeking benefactors who wish to help grow the Père Paul Scholarship for Eastern Christian Studies. The Hidden Pearl Press endeavors to offer full scholarships in the future to graduate students working in Eastern Christian Studies. Tax-deductible donations may be mailed to:
Père Paul Scholarship for Eastern Christian Studies
The Hidden Pearl Press
7164 Alaska Ave NW
Washington, DC 20012
Checks should be made payable to The Hidden Pearl Press.
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