Krasean Annual Meeting Scholarship

The Society of Indiana Archivists is accepting applications for the Krasean Annual Meeting Scholarship to facilitate participation to a qualifying student or recent graduate. This year the SIA Annual Meeting will take place Saturday, April 5, 2014. For more information, please see: http://www.inarchivists.org/meetings/files/2014AnnualMeeting.php The scholarship will consist of $150.00 to cover the expenses associated with attending the Society’s Annual Meeting and Registration Fee (Student Rate of $25). If the recipient has already paid registration fees, they will be reimbursed. Application Deadline: Monday, March 17, 2014 Eligibility Requirements: · Applicants must be a member of the Society of Indiana Archivists. · A graduate student enrolled in Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) Program or Master of Arts (MA) in History or Museum Studies or a related graduate program ORbe a recent graduate from these programs. · Recipient must be able to attend the Meeting Breakfast, Saturday April 5, 2014 at 8:30 am. To apply: Write a statement of interest stating why you want to attend the Annual Meeting and how it will benefit you. Include in your statement a brief outline of your archival education and work history, and a description of your long-term professional goals. Please include your contact information (name, mailing address, phone, and e-mail address) and contact information for your institution or employer. Statements should be limited to 200-400 words. Additionally, the recipient is expected to write a brief (150-300 word) statement about their experience of attending the meeting that will be published in the SIA Newsletter. Please direct any questions to Lisa Cruces at ecruces@central.uh.edu . Applications will be accepted via email or postal mail. The award recipient will be announced on Friday, March 21, 2013. Submit applications via email to: ecruces@central.uh.edu