Scholarship Information
The chapter scholarship program is designed to provide financial assistance for members to attend the ALA National Conference and the Regional Council Conference. In addition, by awarding activity points for participation, the Chapter hopes to increase member participation and attendance at events. For more information, please contact the Vice President.
Criteria for Chapter Scholarship Program
Purpose - The purpose of the chapter scholarship program is to provide financial assistance for members to attend the ALA National Conference and the Regional Council Conference. In addition, by awarding activity points for participation, the Chapter hopes to increase member participation and attendance at events.
Guidelines - Each year at the Chapter's Annual Business Meeting, typically held in February, the Maryland Chapter President will award a scholarship to members in good standing, based on the criteria outlined below. The definition of "good standing" is in accordance with the Maryland Chapter's By-Laws.
The number of scholarships to be awarded will be determined by the Voting Members of the Chapter Board at the January Board Meeting. The Board's decision will be based on the Chapter's financial state and other factors that might affect the financial stability of the Chapter. The Voting Members of the Chapter’s Executive Board can decide not to make any awards in a particular year.
If any of the members selected for the scholarship award are unable to attend that year's conference or decline the award, then the next member eligible for the award will be selected. The scholarship awards will cover conference registrations and travel expenses based on the Maryland Chapter Travel Policy.
The scholarship will be awarded to those members who have earned the most scholarship points during the prior calendar year. Points are awarded based on a member's participation and involvement in the Maryland Chapter. The Chapter’s Executive Board members are not eligible to win scholarships during their tenure.
The Board reserves the right to limit members receiving the scholarship to every other year. For example, if a member received a scholarship in 2016, said member will not be eligible until 2018 for a scholarship.
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Attendance and/or Participation |
Points Earned |
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Education Programs (Includes in-person and virtual Education Programs, Roundtables and Pop-Up Events) |
10 |
|
Chapter Social Event |
5 |
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Managing Partners’ Event |
10 |
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Business Partner Event |
10 |
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Community Connection Event |
20 |
|
ALA Miscellaneous Event |
5 |
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YEAR-END BONUS POINTS: Attendance at all events (Including but not limited to monthly education programs (excluding pop-ups), managing partners’ event, and business partner events.) |
15 |
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Chair a Committee YEAR-END BONUS: Chair for each successive year |
30 5 |
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Committee Member (must be an active member for at least six months of the calendar year) YEAR-END BONUS: Committee member for each successive year |
15
5 |
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Refer a Prospective Member (Refer a prospective member, resulting in that person joining the Chapter [in order to obtain points, the referring member’s name must appear on the new membership application]) |
20 |
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Join as a New Member |
20 |
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Bring a Guest to a Monthly Meeting (Includes Monthly Education Programs and Pop-up Events) |
5 |
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Volunteer to Write an Article for LinkedIn (Exclusion: points with not be awarded to members who are required to write an article (e.g., President’s Message, Scholarship Recipient’s article) |
10 |
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New Mentor Assignment |
10 |
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Achieve Certified Legal Manager (CLM) designation |
20 |
