Time-Out Grant 2009
Over twenty years ago, an anonymous alumna established the Time-Out Grant. Since then, many women and men have had the unique opportunity to take a “time-out” and do something different. Now again, Vassar alumnae/i who have reached their 40th birthday by June 30th of 2009, and who wish to make a career change or to take time out to pursue a strongly desired endeavor, but lack the financial resources to do so, may apply for the grant.
The Time-Out Grant proposal may be in any field – science, business, education, the arts, human services, environment, etc. Any proposal that involves risk, experiment or significant change will be considered. The proposal may be, but need not be, related to one’s career. Please provide assurances that the Time-Out Grant is necessary in the fulfillment of the plan. The project must be planned to take place over a minimum of twelve months and may extend for a longer period. Applicants must be willing to take a full year off from their previous activities to devote full time to the project.
To Apply
The Time-Out application and information is available online. After downloading the application, print it and then proceed. If you are not able to print the application or if you prefer to receive an application by mail along with some examples of past grant projects, send a request in writing no later than Friday, November 7, 2008. Applications and samples will be sent by first class mail only, not by fax or express mail. Applications/requests will not be accepted by fax.
Your completed application must be postmarked no later than Friday, December 12, 2008. You will be notified when your application has been received. It is your responsibility to see to it that references are submitted by December 12, 2008.
If requesting a Time-Out Grant application by mail, please write to:
Diane Sauter, Time-Out Grant Coordinator
Box 14
Vassar College
124 Raymond Avenue
Poughkeepsie, New York 12604-0014
The Time-Out Grant recipient will be selected by the end of March, 2009. The award will be $40,000. The successful applicant should be prepared to begin the project within twelve months of the grant award announcement.