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 2023 WAML Annual Meeting August 8–12 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Each scholarship includes an award of $1000, a one-year membership in WAML, free registration for the Annual Meeting, and the opportunity to present at the conference. The application deadline is Sunday, May 28, 11:59 PM (PDT).

Applicants do not need to be current WAML members or have registered for the 2023 conference in order to apply for a scholarship. Preference is given to applicants from underrepresented or marginalized groups within the map and geospatial library field or are new or transitioning to the profession of map and GIS librarianship.

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, mapping project, or cartographic technique or medium and develop a response to your selection that addresses the questions below. 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?

In your response, we encourage you to think about how maps can be critically applied to social justice in our society.