Student Awards to attend the Canadian Library Association (CLA) Conference and the Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) Conference
Student to CLA
At the request of CLA, every year SLAIS nominates a student as part of the “Student to CLA” program. The nominated student acts as a volunteer at the conference in return for registration and shared accommodation. SLAIS provides a travel stipend of up to $500.
Procedure: Applications from students in the form of a letter of interest addressed to Associate Director Dr. Luanne Freund – due by March 31.
Student to ACA
The ACA provides financial support for students who are selected by the ACA Conference Program Committee to speak at the student session. Also, all student members are able to register for the conference at a reduced rate. SLAIS will provide a travel stipend of up to $500 for one person or $250 each for two persons attending the conference. Preference will be given to students whose paper has been accepted for a regular session who do not receive funding from other sources, students who are responsible for the UBC archival research booth at the conference, students who are members of the UBC ACA Student Chapter, and students who have distinguished themselves in some leadership role throughout the year.
Procedure: Applications from students in the form of a letter of interest addressed to Associate Director Dr. Luanne Freund – due by March 31.