Foundation News
The Board of Trustees of the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation is pleased to announce the initiation of a new offering to our historic community for 2021: Get a $1,500 award toward and intern!
The Gardiner Young Scholars Program
This opportunity is available to Long Island historical societies.
It requires the completion of 100 hours of service to a historic society accompanied by a stipend of $1500 to be paid to the Scholar.
Gardiner Youth Scholars candidates are selected at the discretion of the individual historical society which oversees their hours and activities.
Candidates must be between the ages of 15 to 22.
To apply for this RDLGF award organizations must submit a hard copy letter of request along with:
- An IRS determination letter establishing them as a 501c3 (3 year minimum)
- A copy of their mission statement
- Proof of current 2021 membership in Long Island Historical Societies (formerly ASCHS)
At the completion of the GYS term the historical society is required to submit a short video presentation created by the scholar on their experience.
Hard copies requests must be received by June 25, 2021.
The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation
Suite 1
148 East Montauk Highway
Hampton Bays, NY 11946
Attention: The Gardiner Youth Scholars
