2026 Continuing Education Scholarships

Each stipend of up to $300 provides funding for virtual or in-person continuing education. The stipend may be used to attend a variety of workshops, conferences, seminars, or other archival educational programs including virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, and the LAMA Scholarship Committee highly encourages that applicants utilize the funds to attend the 2026 LAMA Annual Meeting.

Eligibility is reserved for LAMA members at all professional and student levels (individual membership in LAMA is $15; student membership is $5). Preference will be given to candidates who have not previously received the award and who can demonstrate limited access to institutional funding.

The stipend funds must be used within one year of the award date. The recipient of the scholarship is expected to prepare a report describing the completed continuing education for the revitalized LAMA Newsletter.

To apply, compose a letter describing the continuing education opportunity you wish to attend, how it will enhance your work or studies, and why you need external funding. To be considered, letters must include an estimated budget.

Submit application letters to the LAMA Scholarship Committee via email attachment to louisianaarchivists@gmail.com with subject "2026 LAMA Scholarship Application" by June 30th, 2026.