Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship for Minority Students 2025

In honor of the late Archie Motley, The Midwest Archive Conference (MAC) started the Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship program in 2004. The award is offered to two winners for the $750 scholarship to support their graduate study of archival administration degrees.

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Archie Motley Memorial Scholarship for Minority Students – Overview

Eligibility Criteria:

Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Must be of African, Asian (or Pacific Islander), American Indian, or Latinx descent.
• Must have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a four-point scale.
• Must have enrolled in a graduate program already, or have proof of acceptance for the upcoming academic year. 

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Application Process:

Here’s what you must submit besides your application.

• Current resume that includes education, work history, involvement in campus or community organizations, membership in professional organizations, and any honors or awards received
• Transcript from the applicant’s most recent academic program (unofficial transcript is acceptable)
• Essay of not more than 500 words outlining the applicant’s interests and future goals in archival administration
• One letter of recommendation.

Selection Process:

The MAC committee will be considered based on a completed application form, recent official transcripts, two recommendation letters, and an essay.

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