NEW Deadline: November 20, 2008

Dear Scholarships Applicants:

We are delighted to offer the possibility to defray the registration costs for this conference to all interested. The “Expanding Informal Science Education for Latinos” Conference will take place in Albuquerque from September 4 to the 7th. These scholarships are funded through a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Applications must be received electronically ONLY on or before November 20th, 2008.

Scholarship applicants will be notified of awards no later than December 5th. Please read the application form below carefully, pay special attention to completing all the information on all boxes, and give comprehensive answers to the questions on part C. Awards are made on the basis of demonstrated need and merit. It is a competitive process; neatness, clarity, and substantial responses count.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Recipients must attend the entire meeting, March 26-29, 2009. For all applicants, attendance at pre-conference workshops and events is optional.
• Funds are limited, and partial awards may be given.
• Awards will be based on demonstrated need and merit.
• Following the conference, recipients must write an article to post on the Social Network on any of the topics of interest presented at the conference or on the impact the meetings had in their view of Hispanics and Informal Science Education.
• Applications must be received no later than November 20th, 2008.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Expanding Informal Science Education for Latinos
Albuquerque, NM - March 26-29, 2009

Deadline: November 20, 2008 - Applications must be received
electronically ONLY on or before this date.

Your Name:


Your Email Address:


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City:

Institution:

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CURRENT MEMBER OF ANY SCIENCE/EDUCATION ORGANIZATION? 
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If so, Name:

I have read the requirements and I understand and agree to them. All information in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

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NOTE:
The scholarship review committee looks for applications that demonstrate thoughtful commitment to their project and an interest in incorporating or enhancing the work being done for the Latino community.

This conference will request active participation with inquiries, ideas that would evolve in the brainstorming of concrete ways to create active partnerships and realistic projects. Focusing on what you could bring to the conference will be taken seriously at the selection of awardees.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS:

Your narrative responses should be limited to one to
two paragraphs for each question

A.
How will the conference enhance your professional skills and training?  How will you apply the skills and ideas you learned at the conference in your own institution and community?

B.
Based on your experience, what kind of work related to the Latino population would enhance their participation in the field of informal science education? and how can you link this with your specific duties at your museum or institution?

C.
Please describe a current project or activity related to the Latino population in your community that you are interested in starting, exploring, or getting involved with.