Scholarship Subcommittee

AUTHORIZATION

Established in 1925. Established as an ad hoc committee under the Member Services Committee in 1996. Re-established as Scholarship Subcommittee under Member Services in 2003.

COMPOSITION

10 members, including a representative from the Investment Subcommittee

FUNCTIONS

  • To provide information about awards and eligibility rules to NJLA members
  • To review criteria for selection of scholarship winners and present recommended changes to the Executive Board
  • To advertise scholarship opportunities and benefits to prospective applicants
  • To solicit information about the availability of occasional specific scholarships
  • To review credentials of candidates, to interview selected candidates, and to select and notify recipients
  • To determine scholarships to be awarded pending funds available from Investment Subcommittee
  • To certify the names of the winners to the President, the Treasurer, and the Chair of the Investment Subcommittee
  • To arrange for appropriate recognition and announcements at the annual meeting
  • To cultivate scholarship winners for membership and leadership in the Association