Time-Out Grant 2010
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 2010, 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. Samples of past awards are also available for your review (.pdf download, view with Adobe's free Acrobat Reader). Applications will not be accepted by fax.
Your completed application must be postmarked no later than Friday, December 11, 2009. You will be notified by e-mail when your application has been received. Please be sure to include your e-mail address on your application. It is your responsibility to see to it that references are submitted by December 11, 2009. Please be advised that applications will not be accepted electronically. If you are unable to download the application, you may send an e-mail to the Time-Out Grant Coordinator, Diane Sauter at disauter@vassar.edu to request assistance.
The Time-Out Grant recipient will be selected by the end of April, 2010. The award will be $45,000. The successful applicant should be prepared to begin the project within twelve months of the grant award announcement.
Please be advised that effective August, 2010 for the 2011 award year notification of the Time-Out Grant will only be made electronically. Please be sure to provide your e-mail address on your application materials and notify us of any future changes.