TWO (2) $500 AWARDS
FOR THE 2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR

In memory of Paula Grady, an IALA Region VI member, leader, mentor and friend, who died suddenly on October 2, 1995, IALA offers the PAULA GRADY MEMORIAL EDUCATION AWARD to any active, associate or student IALA member who pursues further education.  Paula truly believed in education at all levels.  She was a former teacher, member of the Linn-Mar School Board, serving as President at the time of her death.  Paula supported continuing education for Legal Assistants.  As a Legal Assistant at Simmons, Perrine, Albright & Ellwood, P.L.C. in Cedar Rapids for 12 years, she was very active in IALA, serving on the seminar committees for several years and as Region VI Director during 1992/93 and 1993/94.  As the Legal Assistant profession has grown, the educational background requirements continue to grow, too.

The two education awards this year are in the amount of $500 each.  Applications and essays will be taken through July 1, 2008.  The committee will review the applications and essays during July 2008 and present the award in August 2008.  The education award can be applied toward the fees/tuition/books for the recipient during the next IALA fiscal year (i.e., September 1 to August 31), the fall of 2008 semester or spring 2009 semester.

The award recipient will receive the cash award after submission of proof of successful completion of his/her continuing education (proof of credit earned or CLA/PACE Certificate) and the invoice for fees/tuition/books, etc.  The education awards will be in the amount of the invoices submitted, up to the maximum amount of $500.00.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

1. Resident of the state of Iowa.
2. IALA active, associate or student member OR a student currently enrolled in a legal assistant/paralegal program within the state of Iowa.
3. Interest in pursuing education in a legal assistant program, legal assistant class(es), course work toward an additional degree (Associates, Bachelors, Masters, etc.), or CLA/PACE exam.
4. Submission of original essay.

 

Paula Grady Memorial Education Award Application Form

ONE (1) $500 AWARD
For The Annual NALA Convention

The NALA Scholarship Award will be presented at IALA’s 2008 Spring Seminar which is held prior to NALA Convention July 30 – August 2, 2008 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The general rule is that the scholarship funds will be paid directly to NALA on behalf of the recipient for attendance at the convention, with the remainder of the funds paid to the recipient. IF YOU DO NOT FULLY INTEND TO ATTEND THE NALA CONVENTION, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION.

APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN

APRIL 16, 2008

Please note: You DO NOT need to be a NALA member nor a CLA to attend the NALA Convention or qualify for this scholarship.

Qualifications to receive the NALA Scholarship Award are as follows:

1. Must have been an active member of IALA for at least two full fiscal years (i.e., 9/1 through 8/31) prior to applying for the scholarship.
2. Must be an active member of IALA at the time of applying for the scholarship.
3. Must be an active member of IALA at the time of the NALA Convention.
4. Must be willing and able to attend the 2007 NALA Convention to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 11-14, 2007.
5. Must have contributed at least one article or editorial letter to the Original Notice for any issue published during the year prior to applying for the scholarship (whether written by the applicant or article supplied by the applicant). Or, in the alternative, submit such article at the time of submission of this application.
6. Provide an essay at the time of submission of this application on the topic attached to this form.
7. Submit a report on the NALA Convention to the Original Notice within one month after the recipient’s return.

The NALA Liaison, who will determine if the applicant meets all requirements, will oversee this scholarship. All scholarship applications will be submitted to the NALA Liaison prior to June 30, 2007. The NALA Liaison will forward the applications that comply with all requirements to the IALA scholarship committee, who will judge the essays on an anonymous basis. The NALA Liaison will not be allowed to participate in the judging process.

An alternate will be selected at the time of judging, should the selected recipient, for any reason, be unable to attend the NALA Convention. The recipient of the NALA Scholarship will be disqualified from applying for the scholarship for three full years following the award (i.e. Convention July, 2008– the applicant can reapply for the NALA Convention to be held 2012).

All questions regarding the NALA Scholarship Award should be addressed to Jill A. Jamieson, Scholarship Committee Co-Chair, AEGON USA, Inc., 4333 Edgewood Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499, jijamieson@aegonusa.com.

NALA Scholarship Award Application Form