Edward Weldon Scholarship

The Edward Weldon Scholarship will provide the registration fee for an SGA member to attend the Society of American Archivists (SAA) annual meeting. The Edward Weldon Scholarship was established in 2000, to recognize Ed’s leadership in furthering the preservation and access of Georgia’s historical records. He was instrumental in helping to establish the Society of Georgia Archivists and served as its first President. Directing the activities of the Georgia Department of Archives and History from 1982-2000, Ed was the first Georgian to serve as President of the Society of American Archivists. He was also the moving force behind the establishment of the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board, whose grants have helped to carry out many worthy initiatives. 

Eligibility

Individuals eligible to compete for the scholarship must be members of SGA (as of February 1 of the current year) and residents of the State of Georgia. Preference will be given to applicants who do not have access to institutional support for attending the Society of American Archivists’ annual meeting. 

Process

The SGA Scholarship Committee will review the applications received by the May 15 deadline.  The scholarship winner is then responsible for submitting their SAA meeting registration by their early registration deadline. The scholarship covers only the registration fee, the recipient is responsible for covering any costs associated with travel and accommodations. After the SAA meeting, the applicant will submit their SAA registration receipt to the SGA Treasurer for reimbursement. 

To Apply

To apply for the Edward Weldon Scholarship, please fill out the online application form, and attach a cover letter giving compelling reasons why the applicant should be awarded the scholarship, and one letter of recommendation from a supervisor or instructor. Applications must be postmarked on or before May 15. For more information regarding either of these scholarships, please contact:

Gilbert Head, SGA Scholarship Committee, University of Georgia Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Athens, GA 30602-1641; [log in to unmask]