The SOA Membership & Awards Committee seeks applications for the 2021 Society of Ohio Archivists Student and New Professionals Scholarships.

Scholarships are available to students (2 awards), and new archival professionals (2 awards) with three years or less experience in the workplace. The award will be presented at the SOA Annual Meeting, which will be held virtually on June 7-8, 2021. Applications due by April 21, Friday May 7, 2021.

The scholarship consists of virtual Annual Meeting registration, a one-year SOA membership, and a $100 stipend for professional development purposes, such as buying books or attending trainings. Awardees are required to submit a photograph and write about their experience for publication in the Ohio Archivist newsletter.

Applications should include the following information:

• Applicant’s name, mailing address, and email address.
• Students should list their school’s name and academic program;
• New professionals should list their employer and number of years working within the field;
• Description about how the meeting will benefit the applicant professionally;
• Brief description of the applicant’s scholarship and contribution to archives. This will be taken into consideration along with the applicant’s number of years in the field or academic study;
• Statement of the applicant’s need for financial support to attend the conference;

Applications and inquiries can be sent via email or mail to Membership & Awards Committee Cochair Stephanie Shreffler, Roesch Library RM 304A, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469-1360. Due April 21, Friday May 7, 2021.

Last Updated on April 23, 2021 by janet_carleton