Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fellowship of theRoyal Society of Arts |
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| Awarded for | "contributions to social progress and development" |
| Date | 1754 |
| Location | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Currently held by | 30,000 (as of 2020[update]) |
The Fellowship of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA) is a special award. It is given to people who have done amazing things to help society grow and improve. The Royal Society of Arts (RSA) gives out this award.
The award recognizes people from all over the world. They must have made important contributions to arts, manufacturing, or business. To become a Fellow, you need to show you have helped make positive social changes. You also need to support the RSA's goals.
People who become Fellows can use the letters FRSA after their name. They also get to use the RSA Library and other buildings in central London. Many famous people have been Fellows. These include activists, artists, writers, and journalists. The Royal Society of Arts is located near The Strand in London, England.
History of the RSA
The Royal Society of Arts was started in 1754. It was first called the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacture and Commerce. William Shipley founded it.
In 1847, the Society received a special Royal Charter. This is like an official permission from the King or Queen. Later, in 1908, King Edward VII allowed it to use "Royal" in its name. Most people now call it The Royal Society of Arts. They also use the shorter name, RSA.
Besides the Fellowship, the RSA also gives out three medals. These are the Albert Medal, the Benjamin Franklin Medal, and the Bicentenary Medal. Famous winners of these medals include Sir Frank Whittle and Professor Stephen Hawking.
Becoming an RSA Fellow
Since 1754, the RSA Fellowship has been a group of leaders. They work in areas like art, writing, journalism, and business. These individuals have made big contributions to society or the arts. They also support the RSA's mission to improve the world.
New Fellows are usually chosen in two ways. An existing Fellow can nominate someone. Or, a person can ask to become a Fellow. If they ask, two current Fellows must support their request.
People who want to join the Fellowship must explain a few things. They need to say why they want to join the RSA. They also need to explain how they will get involved with the RSA's work. Finally, they must show how their goals match the RSA's mission.
After a candidate's application is received, a special panel reviews it. This panel makes the final decision. They decide whether to accept or decline a new Fellow.
Famous Fellows of the RSA
Many different people have been Fellows of the RSA. They come from various backgrounds and jobs. Here are some of them:
- Alex James (musician)
- Benson Taylor (composer)
- Tim Berners-Lee (inventor of the World Wide Web)
- Gareth Malone (choirmaster)
- Judi Dench (actress)
Some important people from the past who were Fellows include:
- Benjamin Franklin (one of the Founding Fathers of the United States)
- Charles Dickens (famous writer)
- Karl Marx (thinker and writer)
- Marie Curie (scientist, Nobel Prize winner)
- Stephen Hawking (famous scientist)
See also
In Spanish: Royal Society of Arts para niños
