The
Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) is now accepting applications
for the APG Young Professional Scholarship. Requirements have been revised to
reflect current economic and educational trends and to be more inclusive of
young parents, military personnel, home school candidates, students, and those
currently employed between the ages of 18-29. The scholarship goes to a student
and/or young professional who aspires to a professional career in genealogy.
The scholarship includes a registration for the APG Professional Management
Conference (PMC) and a stipend of up to $1,000 to defray costs of travel and
lodging at the conference. The winner will be announced in January 2015 for
attendance at the APG PMC 2016, date and place to be announced at a later date.
“It is
exciting to see so many young people involved in genealogy, and we are thrilled
to be able to support an up-and-coming professional genealogist with this
scholarship,” said Kimberly T. Powell, APG President. “Our APG Professional
Management Conference offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the
business of genealogy and explore advanced genealogical topics, while
networking with other professionals. We look forward to receiving many
applications.”
APG
Youth Scholarship Eligibility and Application Details
Eligible
applicants are between the ages of 18 and 29 as of 1 January of 2015. This is
open to a student, young professional, young parents, military personnel, home
school, and currently employed individuals. You may apply for yourself, or on
behalf of a worthy candidate.
Applications should contain the following: name; address; main contact phone number; email address; school name and/or school address (if applicable); list of extracurricular activities (including student organizations and volunteer activities); a general letter of recommendation; a letter of recommendation from an individual who has witnessed the applicant’s interest in genealogy; and short answers (500 to 750 words) to two questions. The questions are:
1) Discuss a specific record collection, media, digital source or other resource that has significantly changed your perspective about family history or research strategy along with the pros and cons of that record source, and how you used it to resolve a genealogical problem.
2) What do
you envision a genealogical career will encompass in the next five years and
how do you see yourself involved then?
Download
the application here. Applications should be submitted to the APG office by
23 November 2014. Send applications to APG Executive Director Kathleen W.
Hinckley, CG, at [email protected].
Editor’s Note: To further encourage young genealogical professionals, The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) is also offering a discounted Young Professional price for the 2015 Professional Management Conference (8th-9th January). APG members and non-members who are age 25 or younger can take advantage; details can be found here.
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