ARMA International Educational Foundation (AIEF)
2009 Graduate Level Scholarship
The ARMA International Educational Foundation (AIEF) has established a
scholarship program to encourage development of the international records
and information management community with an appropriately educated
records and information management workforce.
GRADUATE LEVEL SCHOLARSHIP
A Scholarship of $3000 will be awarded annually, in the summer, to a full-time
student entering the second year of a graduate records and information
management program or equivalent library science or archival studies program
which contains a significant number of records management and information
courses at a recognized university or a college leading to a Masters degree or
equivalent.
Eligibility and Application Process
Any student enrolled in a recognized graduate program who:
1. Provides evidence of the intention to continue with the second
year of such a program;
2. Submits an outline of the courses and related papers completed in
the first year;
3. Submits evidence of being a member in good standing of ARMA
International or another nationally or internationally recognized information
management association;
4. Provides evidence of having attained a grade average of 80% or a B
average or higher in the first year of their graduate degree program as
indicated by the submission of an official transcript;
5. Prepares a 1000 or more word research essay which thoroughly
explores an aspect of records and information management studies. If
deemed appropriate by the AIEF, further agrees to allow the AIEF to publish
the essay;
6. Agrees to the terms and conditions of the Scholarship;
7. Submits one hard copy of a letter of application, the documentation
indicated above and three letters of reference from individuals able to
comment on the applicant’s academic performance, involvement or interest in
the records and information management community and leadership abilities;
8. Applications are due by the end of June of 2009 and are to be
submitted to:
Preston W. Shimer, FAI
Foundation Administrator
ARMA International Educational Foundation
1609 Terrie Drive
Pittsburgh PA 15241
USA
For further information, visit the Foundation Website
http://www.armaedfoundation.org/scholarship1.html
Adjudication
The applications will be adjudicated by a committee of three Trustees of the
AIEF, a member of the Board of Directors, ARMA International, and one non-
Board or Trustee member drawn from the academic community. In addition,
at least one member shall be a records or information management professional
residing outside of the United States. A majority of the members voting for
one applicant will be needed for the award to be made.
The scholarship will be announced on the AIEF Web site and at the 2009 ARMA
International Conference following the determination of the award.
If, in the opinion of the adjudication committee, no applications received in a
given year warrant an award, none will be given in that year. At this time a
maximum of one scholarship will be awarded in any given year.
Payment
Payment will be made in two equal installments, at the beginning of each
education term. Each check will be sent to the collegiate institution to which
the successful applicant is attending within 15 days of receipt of a letter from
the head of the relevant studies program indicating that the student has
commenced full-time studies. Failure to submit such letters within 30 days of
beginning of each term will result in the forfeiture of the scholarship.
Records
All records relating to the adjudication, except the name and address of the
recipient and the student essay, are destroyed one year after the final
payment is issued.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, AWARDS, AND PRIZES
From time to time and due to a variety of circumstances including untimely or
tragic death, planned giving or regular or one time donations, the AIEF may
create scholarships, awards, or prizes which are suitable to the
circumstances. These may be of varying duration depending on the level of
funding and may be through the AIEF or in partnership with others, including,
but not limited to records and information management education programs,
and records and information management institutions, organizations and
associations.
FUNDING
The AIEF will seek funding to support its scholarships, fellowships, awards and
prizes as they are developed. The Foundation will establish a specific
budgetary process to document such funding.
Funding will be sought from:
1. ARMA International donations
2. ARMA Chapter donations
3. Raffles and Drawings at Chapter functions and the annual
ARMA International Conferences
4. Corporate donations
5. Memorial giving
6. Living wills
7. Partnerships
8. Other resources as appropriate
For additional information,
contact: Preston W. Shimer, FAI
Foundation Administrator
ARMA International Educational Foundation
1609 Terrie Drive
Pittsburgh PA 15241
USA
+1-412-221-1736
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