Code4lib 2017 Diversity Scholarships
As part of Code4lib's ongoing commitment to eliminating barriers that prevent participation for underrepresented groups, we are pleased to announce that we are now seeking applicants for our 2017 Diversity Scholarship program. The Code4Lib Scholarship Committee hopes to award 15 Diversity Scholarships, based on merit and need. Each scholarship will cover up to $1200 for travel costs, lodging, and conference fees for selected applicants to attend the 2017 Code4Lib Conference, which will be held in Los Angeles, CA, March 6-9, 2017.
Applications are due by December 14, 2016 at 5 PM EST (see below for more details).
This program is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors and community
Indivdual Donations from Members of the Community
Diversity Scholarship Eligibility, Criteria, And Requirements
- An applicant must be a member of a group not well-represented within the code4lib community, including but not limited to: women, people of color, people with disabilities, LGBT+
- An applicant must be interested in actively contributing to the mission and goals of the Code4Lib Conference.
- The scholarship recipients will be selected based upon their merit and financial needs.
Registration Details
Registration spots and hotel rooms are being held for scholarship recipients. If you can attend only if you receive a scholarship, there is no need to register for the conference or book a hotel room when registration opens.
If you register for the conference or book a hotel room, you will reimbursed along with other expenses. Reimbursement for expenses will be provided to recipients during the conference.
How to Apply
To apply, please send an email to code4lib-scholarships@googlegroups.com with the subject heading Code4Lib 2017 Diversity Scholarship Application containing the following:
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A brief letter of interest, which:
- Identifies your eligibility for a diversity scholarship
- Describes your interest in the conference and how you intend to participate
- Discusses your merit and needs for the scholarship
- A resume or CV
- Contact information for one professional or academic references
Please note: All parts of the submissions should be combined into a single pdf. Regardless of the number submitted, all files should follow a “Lastname-Firstname.pdf” naming convention.
The application deadline is Dec. 14, 2016, 5pm EST. The scholarship committee will notify successful candidates the week of January 2, 2017.
Conference Information
For more information on the Code4Lib Conference, please see the conference website. You can see write-ups of previous Code4Lib Conferences:
- Code4Lib 2012 Conference Report
- Code4Lib 2010 Conference Report
- Code4Lib 2009 Conference Report
- Code4Lib 2008 Conference Report
Sponsors
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for supporting the Code4Lib 2017 Diversity Scholarships, and helping to make the code4lib community stronger.