Open Forum

Hello everyone,

Our museum is in the process of developing a scholarship program to support staff in pursuing professional development opportunities. As part of this initiative, we plan to require staff to submit proposals outlining their development goals and how they align with our institution's mission. However, we're interested in learning more about how other museums structure their scholarship or professional development programs.

Specifically, what qualifications or parameters do you use to determine eligibility for staff scholarships? For example:

• Do you require staff to be employed for a certain number of years before qualifying?
• Must applicants be employees in good standing (e.g., performance evaluations, no disciplinary actions, etc.)?
• Are there other factors or criteria you consider when assessing applications?

Any insights or examples from your experience would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,
 

[Your Name]
[Your Museum/Institution]