RoN Rudser Memorial Continuing Education Grant

Ron Rudser was a librarian and library science instructor at Minot State University at the time of his death in 1986. This memorial grant fund was initiated by his wife, Kaye. According to the grant documentation, the Ron Rudser Memorial Continuing Education Grant "awards may be made for credit courses, workshops, seminars or preconference programs that enhance the education of a practicing librarian in any type of library. Regular conference programs or conventions do not qualify."

As of 2024, grantees may be awarded up to $2,500. Disbursal of funds will be based upon a number of factors, including number of applicants and eligibility for multiple awards.

2025 Grant

The 2025 grant application period will open on October 14, 2024. Applications will close at 11:59 p.m. on December 16, 2024.

• Applicants must be a current member of NDLA and have been a member of NDLA for the past two years.
• Applicants must be residents of or employed in North Dakota.
• Applications must currently be a "practicing librarian in any type of library."
  
• Applicants are required to submit the following documentation along with the application:
• • detailed budget of expected expenses,
  • narrative describing personal growth and career development expectations from the proposed program, and
  • materials that describe the program.
• Applicants may not receive more than one NDLA grant within any 24-month period.*
• Awardee agrees to submit an evaluative report to the NDLA Executive Board about how the grant was used. The report will also be published in The Good Stuff. Grant money will be awarded after the evaluative report has been received by the NDLA President. A copy of CEU certificate or letter of recognition should accompany the report, if applicable.

• A portion of expenses (dependent upon the NDLA budget) may be reimbursed upon completion of travel.

• Awardee and NDLA will enter into a written contract regarding completion of conditions.

*This condition may change, pending NDLA Executive Board approval at the November meeting.

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Year	Awardee(s)
2004	Marvia Boettcher Sally Dockter
2003	Mary Jo Lorenz
2002	Mary Bianco
2000	Donna James
1999	Konnie Wightman