With funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, up to $75,000 in scholarships will be awarded.
Application Process
• Applications must be received by April 15, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
• If you cannot complete the application once you start it, you have the option to save your information and resume it later. If you choose this option, you will receive a unique link that will enable you to access your application at any time within the next 30 days. Without the link, the data you have entered cannot be retrieved and you will have to start filling out the form at the beginning. ATALM does not receive the information until you hit the “Submit” button.
• You will receive a copy of the information you submit via email. If you do not receive a confirmation, you may have entered your email address incorrectly. Before resubmitting another application, contact ATALM at [email protected]. If an application was received, it will be forwarded to you. Otherwise, you will need to resubmit.
• You will be notified in May 2016 as to the status of your scholarship.
Obligation of Scholarship Recipients
• If you are awarded a scholarship, you will be required to:
• Sign a scholarship agreement committing to fulfilling the terms of the scholarship and meeting specified deadlines.
• Providing the additional funds needed to support your attendance.
• Attending at least seven concurrent sessions (you will be required to sign in and out).
• Volunteering at least four hours during the conference.
• Writing a brief impact report.
Applicant Criteria
• Awards are based on the extent to which you are involved with tribal collections, the extent to which will benefit from the conference, your financial need, and the number of requests received.
• Multiple applications per tribe/organization are permitted, but typically only one scholarship is awarded.
• You must currently be associated with tribal archive, library, museum, or cultural programs, or
• Work with indigenous collections in non-tribal archive, library, museum, or cultural programs, or
• Be currently enrolled in a museum, library, or archival-related educational program.
• Scholarships are available to United States residents only.
Award Levels
You may choose from three levels of financial support, with the understanding that the Scholarship Review Committee makes the final determination on the award amount.
• $300 for registration fee waiver
• $534 for registration fee waiver and three nights shared lodging
• $784 for registration fee waiver, three nights shared lodging, and a $250 travel stipend. Travel stipends are rarely rewarded and applicants should anticipate covering their own travel.
Registration
• If awarded a scholarship, you will receive instructions on how to register.
• Do not register in advance of receiving your scholarship agreement, as doing so will disqualify you from receiving a scholarship.
• Scholarships do not cover pre-conference events or special ticketed events.
Lodging
• To be eligible for lodging, you must travel at least 100 miles round trip.
• You may be assigned a roommate. If you wish to have a single room, you will be required to pay the difference of $75 per night.
• Only the room charge and taxes are covered. All other charges, such as telephone calls, movies, mini-bar, Internet connections, etc., are your responsibility.
Meals
• Registration includes two breakfasts and two luncheons.
• Per Diem is not covered.
Travel
• Travel costs are rarely funded. Travel awards are capped at $250.
• If awarded travel, you will book and pay for your own travel. A check will be held for you at the conference.
• Funds are not provided for local transportation, airport parking, etc.