Application Process and Submission Deadline 2024

Applications are now being accepted for the annual Society of Florida Archivists Judith Beale Scholarship Award. Begun in 2005, the Scholarship 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 is in Deerfield Beach, from May 13-16, 2024. The scholarship will cover registration for each recipient to attend.  

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. 

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 are ok.

The deadline for all applications is Friday, March 29, 2024. 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.

2024 Judith Beale Scholarship Committee:

• Chair, Joe Gentili, Archbold Biological Station

Members:

• Kayleigh Howall, Delray Beach Historical Society 
• Vic Jones, Florida Gulf Coast University 
• Bethanie Telesz, State Archives of Florida