Application Process and Submission Deadline 2022

Applications are now being accepted for the annual Society of Florida Archivists Judith Beale Scholarship Award. This scholarship was first given in 2005, and promotes educational opportunities and professional development for current students and archives professionals, by providing funding to attend the Annual Meeting of the SFA. This year’s meeting will take place from May 11-13, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. The scholarship will cover registration for each recipient to attend. In addition exceptional applicants can receive funding for travel and lodging.

To be eligible an applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, or they must be currently employed in an archival role. In addition, the applicant must be a current or new member of the Society of Florida Archivists. Special consideration will be given to students and individuals new to the archives profession in Florida.

Applications should include

• A one-page letter describing the applicant's interest in the scholarship and how it will contribute to their educational or professional goals.
• Résumé or curriculum vitae.
• Letter of support that the applicant is in good academic or professional standing.
• For Student applicants: a transcript of coursework completed and underway. Unofficial copies of transcripts will be accepted.

The deadline for all applications is April 8, 2022. All applications should be sent directly to the Chair of the Judith Beale Scholarship Committee, Joseph Gentili at Jgentili@archbold-station.org

SFA members, please forward this opportunity to other groups and individuals who may be interested in applying.

2022 Judith Beale Scholarship Committee:

• Chair, Joe Gentili, Archbold Biological Station

Members:

• Mindy Berg, Pasco-Hernando State College
• Patricia Fiorillo, Boca Raton Historical Society
  
• Michael Zaidman, JM Family Enterprises