Scholarship Application

OLAC will award one Conference Scholarship that will provide funds for a member of Online Audiovisual Catalogers to attend the OLAC 2024 Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 8-10, 2024.

Eligibility

Any personal member of OLAC who has never attended an OLAC Conference is eligible for the OLAC Conference Scholarship.

Award Description

OLAC will provide free registration plus financial support for the scholarship recipient. The award amount of up to $1,500 can be used to cover reasonable estimated costs for lodging, travel, and meals. Reimbursement for mileage will be at the current GSA rate and should not exceed the least expensive airfare. The scholarship will be distributed after the conference in the form of a reimbursement, so the award recipient should save receipts.

Conditions/Requirements

The recipient must provide confirmation in writing that they will attend the conference.
The recipient must attend the full conference, including the business meeting where the award will be announced.
The recipient must write a brief report for the OLAC Board indicating what they gained and found to be most helpful in their work. This report will be published in the OLAC Newsletter.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the online application form and must submit a cover letter and current CV. The cover letter should describe why the applicant wishes to attend the conference, how the receipt/non-receipt of the scholarship will influence their ability to attend the conference, and potential applications to their present and future job responsibilities.

Documents may be submitted via the file upload form (requires Google login) or emailed to Scholarship Committee Chair Laura McElfresh (mcelf008@umn.edu).

Applications begin on April 15 and are due by May 31, 2024.