MARAC MEETING & TRAVEL ASSISTANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC) offers one
scholarship of $400.00 for attendance at each of its semi-annual
meetings. This scholarship is designated the Marsha Trimble MARAC
Meeting Scholarship in recognition of Marsha's many years of service to
MARAC, both as volunteer administrator, as MARAC Vice Chair and Chair of
the Meetings Coordinating Committee. MARAC also offers one travel
assistance award of up to $250.00 for attendance at each of its
semi-annual meetings.
Scholarship funds may be used for conference registration, workshops,
conference meals, and travel expenses. Persons meeting the criteria
outlined below are encouraged to apply.
QUALIFICATIONS: For this scholarship, an individual must currently:
* Be employed in the MARAC region in an archival or
archives-related position, OR
* Be enrolled as a graduate student in a program that includes
courses in archival administration.
TO APPLY: Submit a current resume, a cover letter including a statement
of the expected benefits of attending the MARAC meeting, and a letter of
reference from a person with knowledge of the applicant's work or
educational program. All application materials should be submitted to
Brian Keough at bkeough@albany.edu
DEADLINES: For the spring conference scholarship, the deadline for
receipt of applications is March 15;
MARAC WORKSHOP SCHOLARSHIP
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC) offers two
scholarships at each of its semi-annual meetings to cover registration
fees for one full day or up to two half-day MARAC workshops.
QUALIFICATIONS: For this scholarship, an individual must currently:
* Be employed in the MARAC region in an archival or
archives-related position, OR
* Be enrolled as a graduate student in a program that includes
courses in archival administration.
TO APPLY: Submit a current resume, a cover letter including a statement
of the expected benefits of attending the MARAC workshop(s), and a
letter of reference from a person with knowledge of the applicant's work
or educational program. All application materials should be submitted to
Brian Keough at bkeough@albany.edu
DEADLINES: For spring workshop scholarships, the deadline for receipt of
applications is March 15;
