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[[2024_Scholarship_Documents|2024 Scholarship Committee Documents]] == Code4Lib Feedback from 2023 ==* We should include indication that scholarship is reimbursement rather than upfront payment. <-- In "Code4Lib 2024 Diversity Scholarships" section* Application should include indication that all applicants will have to agree to abide by the Code of Conduct. <-- Added to "Requirements" section == Code4Lib 2024 Diversity Scholarships ==
As part of Code4Lib's ongoing commitment to reducing economic barriers that prevent participation for underrepresented groups, and to achieving a balanced representation of the human experience, we are pleased to announce that we are now seeking applicants for our 2024 Diversity Scholarship program! The Diversity Scholarship Committee hopes to award multiple scholarships, based on merit and need. Each scholarship will cover up to $XXXX for travel costs, lodging, and conference fees for selected applicants from North America '''- with the potential for one or two international scholarships of up to $XXX -''' to attend the 2024 Code4Lib Conference in Ann Arbor, Michigan https://2024.code4lib.org/.
=== Diversity Scholarship Eligibility, Criteria, and Requirements ===
* An applicant must be a member of a group not well-represented within the code4lib community, including but not limited to: women, people of color, LGBTQ+, ability/disability, non-binary gender identities, etc. We also invite applications from members of underrepresented and/or marginalized groups that don't fit into the categories listed above.
* An applicant must be interested in actively contributing to the mission and goals of the Code4Lib Conference, and be willing to abide by the [https://2024.code4lib.org/conduct/ Code4Lib Community Code of Conduct].* The scholarship recipients will be selected based upon their merit and eligibility, financial needsand rationale (what you are looking forward to in Code4Lib 2024, how it may meet your professional goals, and how you may participate in the conference and/or the Code4Lib community).
=== Application Form ===
Preferred Email Address*
'''Eligibility (100 words)''' Please discuss your eligibility for a diversity scholarship. Eligibility Criteria: An applicant must be a member of a group not well-represented within the code4lib community, including but not limited to: women, people of color, LGBTQ+, ability/disability, non-binary gender identities, etc. We also invite applications from members of underrepresented and/or marginalized groups that don't fit into the categories listed above. *<br>
'''Financial need (100 words)''' Please explain your current personal circumstances that support a need for this scholarship. For example, lack of travel funding from your workplace, limited salary, currently unemployed/unaffiliated, etc. *<br>
'''Conference and Community Participation (200-300 words)'''
Please describe how you would benefit from attending this year’s conference. This may include, for example, Include what you are looking forward to in the conference, how it may meet your professional goals, or and how you may plan to participate in either the conference and/or the Code4Lib community.* <br>
Upload current CV/resume*