One of Dr. Alex Tanous’ many bequests was to fund scholarship awards to students, researchers or sponsored conferences on topics related to psychic and spiritual development including, but not limited to, the development of creativity, creativity and healing, and the teaching of creativity as well as research of anomalies, power of the mind/will, the elderly and developmentally challenged children.

The Alex Tanous Foundation is proud to honor Dr. Tanous’ directive through the Student and Researcher Scholarship.  Please direct questions or comments tanousfoundation@gmail.com.

The Alex Tanous Scholarship Award is designed to offer financial support to:

  • A student attending an accredited college/university or who is participating in a Parapsychological Studies certification program 
  • Or a researcher pursuing academic study and/or research of psychic and spiritual development including, but not limited to: 
    • The development and teaching of creativity
    • How creativity and healing interface
    • The research of anomalies
    • The power of the mind/will
    • The elderly and children with developmental challenges
  • And/or sponsorship or co-sponsorship of a conference/study group related to the areas stated above

Applicants must demonstrate a previous interest in the stated fields in their project proposal of 1-2 pages.  Letters of reference are required from two individuals familiar with the applicant’s work. 

A final written report will be submitted to the Alex Tanous Foundation upon completion of the funded project to further the research and dissemination of the Alex Tanous Foundation’s mission.

  1. Application must be filled out completely to be considered.
  2. A completed application must be submitted each year to be eligible for scholarship funds.
  3. One reference must be submitted with the application.
  4. Include a 1-2 page project proposal that includes a description of the project, how the funds will be used, goals you hope to achieve, and how you will measure your results.
  5. List the name, address, telephone and contact person of the school, institution or organization you are currently affiliated with or attending.
  6. Please list additional funding sources and any other pending grant applications.
  7. Any published writings (online or in hard copy) will be shared with the Alex Tanous Foundation
Alex Tanous Foundation for Scientific Research