Donald Peterson Student Scholarship Award
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 who graduated from an archival education program in the previous calendar year. 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:
- A 500-word essay describing the
applicant's career goals and potential impact on the archival
profession.
- Unofficial
transcript to verify student status or copy of graduate diploma.
- Two
letters of recommendation from individuals having definite
knowledge of the applicant's qualifications.
- Application form.
Application Deadline:
All nominations/applications shall be submitted to the Awards Committee
by February 28 (or other date as announced) of each year.
Award Recipients:
2006: Jessica Lemieux
2007: Chela Scott Weber
2008: Katherine Blank
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