2017 OMA Conference Student Scholarships
The Ohio Museums Association is committed to connecting and empowering museum professionals at all stages of their career– including our student and emerging museum professionals!
Through generous donations, OMA is very proud to once again offer those students who are seeking careers in the museum field Full Conference Registration Student Scholarships for OMA 2017 in Toledo.
(Please note: You must be signed in to complete the application process)
Scholarships include all Sunday and Monday day conference activities and registration, along with a 2017 Student Membership to the Ohio Museums Association.
As part of the OMA Scholarship, each recipient is also responsible for writing one article for the OMA blog. This article is a way for our student attendees to share their unique perspective of the OMA 2017 experience.
To apply for an OMA 2017 Student Scholarship:
Applicants must be a current student (or entering school) in a museum-related field. Applicants must submit the following information as their application packet:
- Scholarship Application Form
- Current Resume (2 page limit)
- Essay (500 words or less) addressing the following topic:
How do you hope attending the OMA Annual Conference will be a relevant experience in preparing for your museum career? What are the take-aways you are hoping to gain from attending OMA 2017?
Not submitting your application online?
Click here to download a paper application form. Completed application packets can be submitted via email to:
[email protected], Subject: 2017 Scholarship Application; Or via post to: Ohio Museums Association, 2017 Scholarship Committee, 800 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211
Deadline to apply: February 24, 2017.
Those selected for 2017 Scholarships will be notified no later than March 13, 2017.