SLA New England is pleased to announce a $1500 stipend available to a current MLS/MLIS student in the New England area.

Reasons to attend SLA Conference:

Networking opportunities--share your experiences and learn from other information professionals.
Over 200 events, including educational programs, networking events, receptions, and tours.
The latest technologies from leading industry partners, all under one roof in the INFO-EXPO Hall
Keynote speaker John Wilbanks, Chief Commons Officer at Sage Bionetworks and a Senior Advisor to the National Coordination Office

SLA New England Student Travel Stipend Award Criteria Qualifications:

Be currently enrolled as a degree candidate at an ALA-accredited academic program in Library and Information Science in New England.
Be a first time attendee of an SLA conference.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Submit a document containing the following information/elements:
Full name.
Academic affiliation: Institution and Program.
Date of start of program; number of semesters and courses completed as of December 2013; and anticipated date of graduation.
Contact information, including mailing address, telephone, and email.
Other SLA division awards, if any, for which you are applying.
An essay of no more than 2 pages (see details below). The essay should be double-spaced.
Submissions will be judged on the basis of originality and clarity as well as on inclusion of all required information. Neatness, spelling, grammar, and completion of all required information will count in judging.

ESSAY DESCRIPTION:
Write an essay of up to 2 pages on the following topic:
Why would attending this conference be beneficial to you in your transition from student to information professional?

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
Monday, April 28th, 2014

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications should be emailed as a single file attachment in Microsoft Word to Wendy Austin, SLA New England Student Relations Committee Chair, at the following email address: [email protected].
Please contact Wendy with questions about the application process.

POST AWARD:
The Awardee will write about his or her conference experience for posting on the SLA New England Website (http://newengland.sla.org/).
The Awardee is encouraged to serve a one-year term as the Student Relations Committee Co-Chair of the SLA New England Chapter or, if graduating after the 2014spring semester, to serve as a member of the Student Relations Committee (the latter may be accomplished virtually, if the recipient is no longer a New England resident following graduation).

NOTIFICATION AND AWARD DISTRIBUTION:
Applicants will receive notification of award status in early May 2014.
The winners will make their own conference and registration arrangements and will receive prompt reimbursement for travel expenses after the conference by submitting travel receipts to the SLA New England treasurer. The award may be applied to the SLA membership costs, SLA student conference registration fee,transportation, and lodging costs. Meals and incidental expenses are not covered.