The Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for the new Ronald L. Becker Award!
The Ronald L. Becker Award aims to promote professional development among new professionals within the MARAC region. It is named in honor of Ron Becker, a founding member of MARAC who was a very active member and leader. He was MARAC Chair, a New Jersey caucus representative, and editor of The Mid-Atlantic Archivist. After 43 years as an archivist, Ron retired in 2016. He continues to advocate for archives students and new professionals and participated in an oral history project for MARAC's 50th anniversary.
The annual award of up to $1,500 would be used for costs associated with professional development, including conference expenses (including SAA!), editorial fees, continuing education courses or certifications, workshop fees, and related travel expenses.
For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit https://www.marac.info/ronald-l-becker-award. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2025.
Please contact MARAC Scholarship Committee Chair, Tesa Burns, at scholarship@marac.info with any questions.
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Tesa Burns (she/her)
Archivist
Hershey Community Archives
Hershey, PA
telburns@hersheyarchives.org------------------------------