Margaret A. Willard Memorial Scholarship: Application Guidelines


The Registrars Committee of the American Association of Museums (RC-AAM) is
sponsoring a scholarship in memory of Margaret A. Willard, past chair of the
RC-AAM, made possible through the generous donations of her friends and
colleagues.  The award will be given annually until the fund is exhausted.
The award is not automatic, and may be withheld if there are no qualified
applicants.

The award will consist of one scholarship of up to $500 which will be given
to a Museum Studies student or intern who is focusing on registration or
collections management, to enable him or her to attend a museum-related
professional meeting or workshop.  This includes the American Association of
Museums Annual Meeting, any regional or state museum association annual
meeting, and workshops sponsored by these groups.  Funding for other
meetings, including those sponsored by the American Law Institute - American
Bar Association (ALI-ABA), or AAM Council of Affiliates organizations such
as the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH), or
Association for Living Historical Farms and Agricultural Museums (ALHFAM)
will also be considered.  In return, the recipient will be required to
submit a summary report of the meeting or workshop to the RC-AAM for
publication.

To qualify for the award, the applicant must have never attended the type of
professional meeting or workshop for which he or she is requesting support.
In addition, a qualified applicant must be either enrolled in a Museum
Studies program (B.A. or M.A.), with a particular interest in registration
or collections management or currently working at least 20 hours per week as
an intern (paid or unpaid) in registration or collections management in a
non-profit institution in the United States. Selection of the award
recipient will be based on the applicant's present abilities, potential for
development, and commitment to the profession.

To apply for the award, complete the form on the reverse and submit it along
with the following:
1.  Cover letter, indicating which meeting or workshop you plan to attend
and how it will be of value;
2.  Resume;
3.  Two letters of recommendation, including one from your faculty advisor
or internship supervisor.

Applications must be received by June 15, 1999.  Faxed application materials
are acceptable, but be sure to mail the originals.  Send to:
Holly Young
Pueblo Grande Museum
4619 East Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ  85034-1909
Phone 602/495-0901;  fax 602/495-5645; e-mail  [log in to unmask]

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1998 Margaret A. Willard Memorial Scholarship: Application Form

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