The Society of Ohio Archivists is pleased to announce six scholarships available to students and archivists to attend the SOA/MAC joint annual meeting on May 14-16, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio:
- Student Scholarship Award – 2 awards for enrolled graduate students.
- New Professional Scholarship Award – 2 awards for new archival professionals with three years or less experience in the workplace.
- Ohio Preservation Council Student/New Professional Scholarship – 1 award for either students or new professionals.
- Justice, Equity, Diversity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (JEDAI) Award – 1 award. This is an identity-based scholarship designed to help diversify the profession.
This year’s scholarship consists of full registration to the MAC/SOA annual meeting, a per diem for lunch costs, hotel accommodations, a one-year SOA membership, and a $100 travel stipend. Awardees are required to submit a photograph and write about their experience for publication in the Ohio Archivist newsletter. Deadline to apply is March 13, 2026.
The Membership & Awards Committee is responsible for soliciting applications and submitting recommendations to Council. The awards will be presented at the SOA annual business meeting on May 15, 2026.
How to Apply
A PDF Scholarship application is available to download. The Scholarship rubric is available for your reference. Applications and inquiries can be sent via email to Membership & Awards Committee co-chairs Stephanie Shreffler and Julia Teran. See more details on the scholarships webpage.
Last Updated on January 30, 2026 by Emily Gainer