NASIG is pleased to announce the beginning of the application cycle for its
2018 grants, awards, and scholarships to be awarded at the [ 33rd Annual
Conference ](
http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=700&pk_association_webpage=1228
) being held in Atlanta, GA. June 8-11, 2018.
Today is also the last day to submit a proposal for the [ 2018 Annual
Conference ](
https://nasig.wordpress.com/2017/09/18/2018-call-for-proposals-transforming-the-information-community/
)! Please use the online [ form ]( http://proposalspace.com/calls/d/800 ) to
submit a proposal or program or idea at [ https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/800
]( https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/800 )
PROFESSIONAL/PARAPROFESSIONAL AWARDS
[ Birdie MacLennan Award ](
http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=5771
)
An award for a mid-career professional, covering conference registration,
three nights lodging, and travel costs within North America.
[ Capstone Award ](
http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=7417
)
A $1500 award to recognize a professional who has made significant and
distinguished contributions to the field of information resource management.
[ First-Timer Award ](
http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=7418
)
An award for an information resources management professional or
paraprofessional who has not attended a NASIG conference, covering costs of
registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America.
[ Horizon Award ](
http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1277
)
Award for a promising new information resources management professional,
covering cost of conference registration, three nights lodging, and travel
within North America. Recipients will also be invited to serve on a NASIG
committee.
[ John Merriman Joint NASIG/UKSG Award ](
http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1267
)
An award for a professional within each organization to attend both the NASIG
and UKSG annual conferences.
[ Marcia Tuttle International Grant ](
http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1270
)
A $3,000 grant for an individual working in the information supply chain to
fund appropriate activities in fostering international communication and
education.
[ Mexican Student Grant ](
http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1275
)
This grant serves as assistance to a Mexican student of Library Science or
Information Science, who wants to learn and develop professionally in the area
of serial publications.
[ Paraprofessional Specialist Award ](
http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1278
)
Awards for promising paraprofessionals, covering cost of conference
registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America.
[ Rose Robischon Scholarship ](
http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1279
)
A scholarship awarded to an information resource management professional
lacking funds for travel. The scholarship covers the cost of conference
registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America.
STUDENT AWARDS
[ John Riddick Student Grant ](
http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1271
)
Grants for qualifying students to attend the NASIG annual conference, covering
cost of registration, three nights lodging, and travel within North America.
[ Fritz Schwartz Education Scholarship ](
http://www.nasig.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=732&pk_association_webpage=1266
)
A $3,000 scholarship and conference travel grant for a graduate student
demonstrating excellence in scholarship and the potential for accomplishments
in an information resource management career.
The application deadline for the awards listed above is February 9, 2018.
