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Jun 19 2008 - Jun 22 2008 The Amaz!ng Meeting 6, Flamingo Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas

TAM 6 Scholarship Info Print E-mail
Written by Jeff Wagg   
Wednesday, 12 March 2008

 

TAM 6 Scholarship Information

Scholarships awarded for TAM 5: 50

Scholarships awarded this year: 36

People on waiting list: 27

 

Thanks to all our generous supporters!

The TAM6 Scholarship fund allows students and others who need financial assistance to attend The Amaz!ng Meeting 6. Scholarships apply directly to the TAM6 registration fee. Recipients will still be responsible for transportation and hotel expenses, though there may be people willing to share a room.

If you would like to help the scholarship fund with a credit card or PayPal, please click here.

or send a check made out to "James Randi Educational Foundation" with "TAM Scholarship" in the memo field to:

TAM 6 Scholarship
James Randi Educational Foundation
201 SE 12th St
Ft Lauderdale FL 33316

Scholarship donations are kept confidential, though you may wish to post a message here indicating that you are a supporter. This may encourage others to follow your example. Donations are tax-deductible!

Questions and Answers:

CAN I APPLY?
Yes! Anyone can apply.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Anyone who will be unable to attend TAM 6 without financial assistance.

HOW IS THE MONEY SPLIT UP?
Every time we raise enough money to pay for a TAM 6 registration, an award is given on a first come, first served basis. Any money left over will be applied to next year's scholarship. If for any reason money is unable to be awarded, it will become a donation to the JREF.

IS THIS A CONTEST?
No. You will not be asked to submit an essay or any financial records. We trust that if you apply, you are someone who honestly needs the money or would otherwise be unable to attend TAM 6.

HOW DO WE KNOW THE MONEY IS GOING TO SCHOLARSHIPS?
We wish to preserve the privacy of those who apply and those who donate, so we can't offer any form of proof that a scholarship was awarded. If you trust the JREF, rest assured that the money is going to people who need it.

WHO STARTED THE SCHOLARSHIP?
This scholarship is the result of a grassroots effort by several caring members of the JREF community who didn't want money to be a barrier to those who are passionate about the mission of the JREF. It is rather informal, but has worked well in years past.

Other questions may be sent to tamscholarship@randi.org.

You can read the forum comments on the scholarship here.





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Comments (3)Add Comment
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written by OhioJoe, March 27, 2008
I can understand not revealing who got scholarships, I'm all for that. But how about a running total that resets after each student price is reached and awarded? While I'll still likely donate, I'd be more inclined if I saw it was only $50 away from enabling another student to go.
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written by jeff@randi.org, March 27, 2008
Well, some of the scholarships are partial, so the amount varies. As we get closer to the deadline, you'll see more information on how much we need to allow people to go. Thanks for the interest!
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written by Hutch, April 22, 2008
So how about an update on scholarship awards--or do you plan to keep us in suspense until June?

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