Hi everyone,
Please note a correction to the earlier announcement: *Scholarship awards
will be up to $1500*.
And, we'd like to *thank our sponsors for supporting the Code4Lib 2018
Diversity Scholarships!* Currently 6 scholarships have been fully funded.
- MIT Libraries (2 scholarships)
- DuraSpace (1 scholarship)
- The School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois (1
scholarship)
- Temple University Libraries (2 scholarships)
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> Code4Lib 2018 Diversity Scholarships
>
> As part of Code4Lib's ongoing commitment to reducing economic barriers
> that prevent participation for underrepresented groups, and to achieving a
> balanced representation of the human experience, we are pleased to announce
> that we are now seeking applicants for our 2018 Diversity Scholarship
> program <http://2018.code4lib.org/general-info/scholarships>! The
> Scholarship Committee hopes to award 15 Diversity Scholarships, based on
> merit and need. Each scholarship will cover up to $1500 for travel costs,
> lodging, and conference fees for selected applicants to attend the 2018
> Code4Lib Conference <http://2018.code4lib.org/> in Washington, D.C.. The
> deadline for applications is November 17, 2017 at 11:59 PM ET.
>
> The scholarship will cover conference registration and hotel
> accommodations up front to scholarship awardees. Other incidentals like
> travel and meals may be reimbursed based on the amount awarded.
> Reimbursement will be managed independently at the conference. Pairing up
> housing with other scholarship awardees or conference attendees may also be
> accommodated. Please contact [log in to unmask] with any questions
> about this arrangement. We want to ensure that financial issues do not
> discourage anyone from applying to this award.
>
> We do not expect scholarship recipients to be responsible for being an
> ambassador for their group or an educator of others during the conference.
> While learning and exchange may happen as a result of interactions between
> participants, scholarship recipients are encouraged to focus on getting the
> most out of their experience and have no special duties or obligations
> apart from conference attendance, engaged participation to their comfort
> level, and giving us feedback on their experience.
>
> Code4Lib conference 2018: http://2018.code4lib.org
>
> *About Code4Lib:*
>
> Code4Lib (https://code4lib.org) seeks to maintain a vibrant and diverse
> community of technology minded folks. We are developers and technologists
> for libraries, museums, and archives who have a strong commitment to open
> technologies. Code4Lib began as a simple mailing list in 2003 and held its
> first face-to-face meeting in 2005 in Chicago. The first official annual
> conference was held in 2006 in Corvallis, Oregon. Code4Lib is dedicated
> to providing a harassment-free community experience for everyone regardless
> of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size,
> race, or religion. For more information, please see our emerging
> CodeofConduct4Lib
> <https://github.com/code4lib/antiharassment-policy/blob/master/code_of_conduct.md>.
> Code4Lib is dedicated to being a diverse and inclusive community of
> technologists seeking to share ideas and build collaboration.
> 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, LGBTQ+, ability/disability, non-binary gender identities, etc. We
> also invite applications from members of underrepresented and/or
> marginalized groups that don't fit into the categories listed above.
> -
>
> An applicant must be interested in actively engaging with the Code4Lib
> community. For more information about Code4Lib, see the About Code4Lib
> Page <http://2018.code4lib.org/general-info/about-c4l>.
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>
> 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. Code4Lib will assist you with both registration and
> hotel arrangements. 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
>
> Submit your application materials via the Code4Lib online form:
> https://goo.gl/forms/Re2sJwXPjgi2mi2F2
>
> You will need to prepare:
>
>
> 1.
>
> Your brief letter of interest, no more than 500 words, which:
> -
>
> Identifies your eligibility for a diversity scholarship
> -
>
> Describes how you see yourself benefiting from and participating in
> the Code4Lib 2018 conference and the general Code4Lib community
> 2.
>
> Your current resume or CV
> 3.
>
> Contact information for one reference who can speak to your
> professional goals and/or achievements
>
>
> Please note: Your brief letter of interest and current CV/resume should be combined
> into a single pdf. Your file should follow a “Lastname-Firstname.pdf”
> naming convention. Please direct any questions to [log in to unmask]
>
> The application deadline is Friday, November 17, 2017 at 11:59 PM ET
>
> The scholarship committee will notify all applicants by Friday, December
> 1, 2017, regardless of award results.
>
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