Peterson Award Student Competition for the SAA Annual Meeting
SAA Awards Competition
Donald Peterson Student Scholarship
Established in 2005, this scholarship supports students and recent graduates
from graduate archival programs within North America in attending SAA's annual
conference. The goal of the scholarship is to engender greater participation
in the activities of the association by students and recent graduates. This
participation must include either a presentation of research during the annual
meeting or active participation in a SAA-sponsored committee, section, or
roundtable. The award funds up to $1,000 in support of registration, travel, and
accommodation expenses associated with the Annual Meeting.
Purpose and Criteria for Selection:
Established in 2005, this award supports students and recent graduates from
graduate archival programs within North America to attend SAA's Annual Meeting.
The goal of the scholarship is to stimulate greater participation in the
activities of the Association by students and recent graduates. This
participation
must include either a presentation of research during the Annual Meeting or
active participation in an SAA-sponsored committee, section, or roundtable.
Eligibility:
Awarded to an SAA member in good standing who is currently enrolled in an
archival education program or recently graduated from an archival education
program. Applications are evaluated based on the merits of the applicant's essay
and letters of recommendation. If the scholarship is declined by an individual
selected by the subcommittee, the subcommittee may select an alternate from the
pool of applications received for that year. If, for any reason, the
subcommittee is unable to select an awardee, it may choose not to award the
scholarship for that year.
Sponsor and Funding:
The Society of American Archivists, in honor of Donald Peterson (1908-1999),
New York lawyer and philatelist, whose deep appreciation of world history and
preservation developed early through his stamp collecting and held true
throughout his life.
Prize:
Up to $1,000 in support of registration, travel, and accommodation expenses
associated with the SAA Annual Meeting.
First Awarded:: 2006
Selection Committee:
The subcommittee consists of three members of the Society of American
Archivists and one of the co-chairs of the Awards Committee (ex officio). The
members
shall be appointed as necessary by the SAA President-Elect to serve a
three-year term. The senior member of the subcommittee in years of service shall
serve as chair and present the award.
Application Form and Documentation:
Submit three copies of the following:
1. A 500-word essay describing the applicant's career goals and potential
impact on the archival profession.
2. Unofficial transcript to verify student status or copy of graduate
diploma.
3. Two letters of recommendation from individuals having definite
knowledge of the applicant's qualifications.
4. Application form
(www.archivists.org/recognition/PetersonAwardForm.pdf.)
Application Deadline:
All nominations/applications shall be submitted to the Awards Committee by
February 28 (or other date as announced) of each year.