Bookbuilders Scholarships

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Posted by Web Team, November 16, 2005
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$6,800 in Publishing Scholarships

About the award: The Bookbuilders of Boston Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate and/or graduate students enrolled at Simmons College who have demonstrated a strong interest in pursuing a career in the publishing industry or in a related field and are likely to make a contribution to the community of publishing. The total scholarship fund this year is $6,800. This total amount may be divided among as many worthy candidates as are determined by the selection committee. The Selection Committee may choose to delay distribution of funds if no suitable candidate applies.

Eligibility: Any Simmons undergraduate who has earned 64 credits or graduate student who has earned 16 credits is eligible to apply. Previous recipients may not apply.

Applicants should submit the following items:

  1. A copy of transcripts representing post-secondary studies.
  2. A resume emphasizing experience relevant to the publishing industry.
  3. A 250-word essay explaining professional plans and goals.
  4. A letter of recommendation from a Simmons faculty member or program administrator.

Deadline: All applications are due by DECEMBER 15, 2005

Students awarded Bookbuilders of Boston scholarships should:

  1. Notify Bookbuilders in writing, usually through the Chair of the Scholarship Committee, that you received the scholarship funds. Include a brief description of past and current related activities, future goals, and an address and/or telephone number where you can be reached during the academic year.
  2. Be willing to attend the annual meeting of the Bookbuilders of Boston in April of 2006 as a special guest. This meeting provides an opportunity for scholarship recipients to meet people working in the publishing and related graphic arts and for the community to recognize the recipients achievements.

Recipient(s) of the Bookbuilders Scholarship are encouraged to use the Bookbuilders organization and members as a resource for information and personal contacts in book publishing. They are invited to participate in our meetings, seminars, plant tours, and other activities.

Submit Your Application to:

James Corcoran and/or Kerrin Dowling
corcoranj@simmons.edu / dowlingk@simmons.edu
617.521.2838
Simmons Selection Committee
C/O Communications Department-L508

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