Carroll Hart Scholarship

Purpose
The Society of Georgia Archivists each year awards a scholarship for attendance at the Georgia Archives Institute held each summer in Atlanta. The purpose of the scholarship is to enhance archival education and membership. The scholarship is named for Carroll Hart, former director of the Georgia Department of Archives and History, founding member of the Society of Georgia Archivists, and founder of the Georgia Archives Institute.

The scholarship will cover an amount equal to the noncredit tuition for the Institute but not to exceed $500.00, and a year's membership in the Society of Georgia Archivists. Please note that individuals must also apply separately to the Georgia Archives Institute. The scholarship recipient is required to submit a written article regarding their experience at the Institute for publication in the SGA Newsletter.

Eligibility
Individuals eligible to compete for the scholarship are those engaged in compensated or volunteer archival work at any level in an institution in the state of Georgia, SGA members employed outside the state of Georgia, graduate students preparing for a career in archives at a college or university in Georgia, or SGA student members studying outside the state of Georgia. Preferences will be given to applicants who do not have access to institutional support for attending the Georgia Archives Institute.

Individuals may apply or be nominated by a supervisor or instructor.

To Apply
To apply for the Carroll Hart Scholarship, please submit a letter of application and a letter of support from a supervisor or instructor, and fill out and mail in our on-line application form. Application deadline is March 16.

Larry Gulley Scholarship

Purpose
The Society of Georgia Archivists each year awards a scholarship for attendance at the organization's annual meeting in the fall and for one-year membership in SGA. The purpose of the scholarship is to enhance archival education, membership, and participation in the profession. The scholarship is named for Larry Gulley, a loyal member of the Society of Georgia Archivists who gave stellar service to the organization in many capacities.

The scholarship will cover the following year's membership dues, the meeting registration fee, and a maximum of $50.00 for other expenses. The registration fee for the successful scholarship applicant will be waived by the Society of Georgia Archivists, while other expense will be reimbursed upon submission of a statement of expenses, with accompanying receipts, by December 1 of the calendar year in which the meeting takes place. The scholarship recipient is required to submit a written article regarding their experience at the Institute for publication in the SGA Newsletter.

Eligibility
Individuals eligible to compete for the scholarships are those engaged in, compensated, or volunteer archival work at any level in an institution in the state of Georgia, SGA members employed outside the state of Georgia, graduate students preparing for a career in archives at a college or university in Georgia, or SGA student members studying outside the state of Georgia. Preferences will be given to applicants who do not have access to institutional support for attending the fall annual meeting.

Individuals may apply or be nominated by a supervisor or instructor.

To Apply
To apply for the Larry Gulley Scholarship, please submit a letter of application and a letter of support from a supervisor or instructor, and fill out and mail in our on-line application form. Application deadline is September 1.

Edward Weldon Scholarship

Purpose
The Edward Weldon Scholarship will provide the registration fee for an SGA member to attend the Society of American Archivists annual meeting. The Edward Weldon Scholarship was established in 2000, to recognize Weldon’s leadership in furthering the preservation and access of Georgia's historical records.

Eligibility
Individuals eligible to compete for the scholarship must be members of the Society and residents of the State of Georgia. Preference will be given to applicants who do not have access to institutional support for attending the Society of American Archivists annual meeting.

To Apply To apply for the Edward Weldon Scholarship, please submit a letter of application and a letter of support from a supervisor or instructor, and fill out and mail in our on-line application form. Application deadline is [June 1].