The Diane Feldman Technical Editing SIG Scholarship

July 31, 2010

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Graduate and Undergraduate scholarship in the field of Technical communication funded by Society for Technical Communication

Job Description: The Technical Editing SIG offers two scholarships. The first scholarship assists students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in Technical Communication (or a related area, such as professional writing or human computer interaction) and the second assists students who are pursuing a graduate degree in Technical Communication (or a related area, such as professional writing or human computer interaction).

Students applying for one of these scholarships are expected to be able to demonstrate their focus on topics related to technical editing through their academic studies, current jobs, special projects, or undergraduate/graduate program. The winners will be announced in the Technical Editing SIG newsletter.

Eligibility
The Technical Editing SIG Scholarship Committee evaluates applicants’ academic records and potential for contributing to the Technical Editing profession. This is not a need-based scholarship; it is intended to recognize the academic accomplishments of exceptional Technical Communication students. To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must be:

* Enrolled in an undergraduate degree or graduate degree program related to Technical Editing or Technical Communication (students pursuing associate degrees or certificates are eligible to apply)
* Pursuing a career as a Technical Editor

Undergraduate
Undergraduate applications must have completed two years of post-secondary education and be enrolled part-time or full-time for the 2010-2011 school year in a degree program related to Technical Editing or Technical Communication. Minors or Certificates in Technical Communication are acceptable for those at schools without dedicated programs.

Graduate
Graduate applications must be enrolled part-time or full-time for the 2010-2011 school year in a graduate program related to Technical Editing or Technical Communication.

Deadline for Scholarship Application
Dates for the 2011 Technical Editing SIG scholarships will be announced in Spring, 2011.

To Apply
Complete theonline applicationand upload the following (as .pdf or .doc files):

* A short biography that describes your work experience, career goals, and significant achievements (approximately 200 words)
* A brief article that describes an interesting project you were involved in that pertains to Technical Communication or Technical Editing (approximately 750 words)
OR
A summary (technical abstract) that describes some recent research you have completed or plan to complete in the future (approximately 750 words)
* Resume
* Two letters of recommendation from faculty members, or one from a faculty member and another from an STC member or colleague
* An unofficial transcript from the college or university you are attending

Advice for Applicants

* Please be sure that you show your focus on Technical Editing in your resume, biography, and article.
* Tailor your resume, biography, and article to the scholarship committee; give the judges some context for your experiences, especially as they relate to Technical Editing.
* Name your documents/attachments with your name and type of document (Ex: JaneSmith_resume.doc). Similarly, have your name on the header or footer of all documents/attachments.
* For the article, the scholarship committee is looking for an article about a project you have completed, not a copy of the actual project you completed.
* For the biography and the article, the judges will adjust your score for exceeding the recommended lengths.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Scholarship Tags: Graduate, Scholarship, Technical communication, Undergraduate