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WAML Scholarship Application 2021
The Western Association of Map Libraries (WAML) is an independent association of map and geospatial librarians and other people with an interest in maps and geospatial librarianship. WAML is committed to actively encouraging diverse voices and new perspectives in the field of map and geospatial librarianship and within our organization.

We are excited to announce three scholarship opportunities in conjunction with the 2021 WAML virtual conference October 26–29. Each scholarship includes an award of $500, a one-year membership in WAML, and the opportunity to present at the virtual conference. The award also includes free conference registration for the next in-person WAML Annual Meeting. The application deadline is Sunday, September 12, 11:59 PM (PDT).

Applicants do not need to be current WAML members or have registered for the 2021 conference in order to apply for a scholarship. Preference is given to applicants who are new or transitioning to the profession of map and GIS librarianship or are from under-represented racial, social, and/or class groups.

Please review the full description prior to submitting: https://www.waml.org/scholarships/ 

Application Process

To apply for the scholarship, please complete this application form which asks for: (1) a current CV/resume, (2) a brief summary of your interests in Map and/or GIS librarianship, and (3) a response to the following prompt: identify an impactful map or mapping project and develop a response to your selection that addresses the questions below. In your response, we encourage you to think about how maps can be critically applied to social justice in our society. The map or mapping project you choose can be one you created, or one created by someone else.

- How has your selection affected you personally and/or society as a whole?
- How do the cartographic or technical details of your selection influence the story it conveys?
- What other qualities of your selection make it impactful?

A current CV/resume is required and will be used to gain a general sense of you as an applicant.
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