Elevate Your Genealogical Education to New Heights
SLIG Fall Virtual - September - November 2024
SLIG (Virtual) - January 27-31, 2025
SLIG Spring Virtual - February - April 2025
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SLIG Scholarship Applications Now Open
Applications
are now being accepted for several scholarships available to
participants in upcoming SLIG events. The deadline for each scholarship
is May 1, 2024. Summaries are included below. Click on each scholarship
title for links to additional details and application procedures.
The
UGA Jimmy B. Parker Scholarship provides a guaranteed seat and full
tuition to one course of choice at either SLIG 2025 or SLIG Spring
Virtual 2025. This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who has
demonstrated commitment to genealogical excellence and community
involvement.
The
Laura G. Prescott Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy Scholarship provides
a guaranteed seat and full tuition to one course of choice at SLIG Fall
Virtual 2024, SLIG 2025, or SLIG Spring Virtual 2025. Applicants may be
of any age or skill level but should exhibit a passion for genealogy,
appreciate the importance of education and standards in our field, and
serve the community through volunteerism.
The
SLIG Scholarship for First-Time Institute Attendees provides a
guaranteed seat and full tuition to one course of choice at SLIG 2025.
Applicants should meet these qualifications: (1) never have attended,
nor will be attending, any of the national genealogical institutes prior
to SLIG 2025; (2) have previously sought to improve their genealogical
education through formal or informal means; (3) have an intermediate or
above level of research knowledge and skills, and are ready for an
in-depth learning experience; and (4) have identified a SLIG 2025 course
that meets their ongoing educational objectives.
Formerly
the SLIG Intermediate Foundations Scholarship, the SLIG Foundations
Scholarship provides a guaranteed seat and full tuition to the
Foundations: The Research Process course offered at SLIG Fall Virtual
2024. For more information about this course, click this link.
Applicants should meet these qualifications: (1) have a strong working
knowledge of basic genealogical research principles and have had several
years of experience applying those principles using a variety of record
sources to identify ancestors and confirm relationships; (2) have
utilized a variety of formal and informal educational opportunities to
obtain and strengthen knowledge, and now feel ready for an in-depth,
curriculum-based learning experience; (3) have time available each week
during the course to spend at least three hours in class sessions plus
five to ten hours to complete homework; and (4) have reviewed the course
description and outline to identify how this course will help meet
their educational objectives.
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We are excited to see you in one of our courses during the 2024-25 program year!
Sincerely,
The SLIG Committee | | |
