Connis O. Brown Scholarship
Established in memory of the Library of Virginia’s first Local Records Program Manager, the Connis O. Brown Scholarship provides funding for a member who lacks employer financial support to attend the annual conference. The scholarship covers conference registration and up to a two-night stay at the conference hotel. The recipient must pay for their own travel to and from the conference and other expenses. The scholarship is non-transferable. EligibilityTo be eligible for the scholarship, the applicant must:
Those who received the award within the past two years are not eligible. Selection CriteriaThe Scholarship Committee looks for candidate(s) who demonstrate an eagerness to learn and plan to apply the skills and knowledge gained by attending the conference to support their career and their organization. The committee encourages new records management professionals to apply. Expectations of RecipientsRecipients must maintain their membership throughout the year in which they are awarded the scholarship. Recipients may be asked to be featured in conference promotions and be recognized at the conference. APPLYIn addition to the application form, applicants must provide a statement of support from their supervisor. The supervisor must confirm that their organization won't pay for the conference registration or hotel, but that the applicant will be given approval to attend if awarded the scholarship. |