Published: February 20, 2024 by Andy Wiegert

The Travel Scholarship application is now open, and NAGARA is accepting applications through Monday, April 1, 2024. If you have never attended a NAGARA Annual Conference before, then don’t miss out on this opportunity to apply! Visit our Travel Scholarship web page to learn more, prepare your application materials, and apply! Travel Scholarship link: https://nagara.org/AC2024/travel-scholarships

NAGARA is delighted to once again offer Travel Scholarships to first-time attendees at the 2024 NAGARA Annual Conference, to be held in Atlanta, Georgia July 16-19. This year’s scholarship offerings will range from full-conference scholarships (registration + travel/lodging costs), to registration-only scholarships, to supplemental lodging and travel assistance.   

Scholarship Eligibility

To be eligible for a travel scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

• Be active members of NAGARA, you must have never attended a previous NAGARA Annual Conference, and be professionals with archival or records management responsibilities, working for a government entity which lacks funding to send employees to conferences.

Complete an application which also includes:

• Submitting information about your organization/agency, submitting a personal statement, submitting a resume, and submitting a letter or statement from the applicant’s current supervisor that includes: 1) Expressions of support and approval for the applicant to attend the 2024 NAGARA Annual Conference if they receive a Travel Scholarship, and 2) Information about why funding is not available for the applicant from the organization/agency.