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AWARDS
& SCHOLARSHIPS
New Scholarship!
BCALA-CT Dr. Spencer G. Shaw Scholarship
The BCALA-Connecticut Affiliate would like to announce a scholarship in honor of Dr. Spencer G. Shaw. Dr. Shaw is a retired public librarian, educator and world renowned expert on storytelling and library services to children. He was also the first African American Librarian to be hired at the Hartford Public Library in 1941(more about Dr. Shaw). The scholarship will be available to a Connecticut resident and African-American student accepted in an MLS degree program from an ALA accredited Master’s Program in Library and Information Studies. The $500 award will be given for the first time this Spring at the Connecticut Library Association annual 2008 conference. The
Deadline for submission is March 30, 2008 .
Connecticut
Library Association: Awards, Scholarship & Grants
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT: 2008 CLA MLS and LTA Scholarships
Each year CLA’s Career Recruitment Committee offers scholarships to CT residents who are enrolled in MLS or LTA degree programs. This year up to two MLS scholarships in the amount of $1,500.00 and 2 LTA scholarships in the amount of $700.00 each will be available. Materials must be submitted by February 1, 2008 in order to receive consideration. In addition to the monetary award, scholarship winners receive a CLA membership as well as free registration and lunch at the 2008 CLA Annual Conference.
Applications and filing instructions are available on the CLA website. Please visit the following URL: http://www.ctlibraryassociation.org/scholarship.htm
Instructions for filling in and submitting the application:
Version 7.0 of the Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended and may be downloaded freely from the following URL: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
Application forms may be submitted via E-mail by clicking the “Submit by Email” button at the top of the form. The information will be sent as an email attachment with an .xml file extension. When you have completed the application form it is strongly recommended you print a copy for your records. Alternatively, the form may be filled out, printed and sent via US Mail to the address specified on the application form.
For more information or questions, please contact Debbie Herman (hermand@ccsu.edu or 860-832-2084) or Kimberly Farrington (farringtonk@ccsu.edu or 860-832-3408).
Grants
for Individuals: Library and Information Science
LISNews.com points to a nice collection of grants for individuals in
the area of library and information science, put together by the Michigan
State University Libraries.
Financial
Assistance for Library and Information Studies
Fall 2003-2004
Compiled by the HRDR
office of ALA, this is an
annual directory of awards
from state library agencies, national and state library associations,
local libraries, academic institutions, and foundations who give some
form of financial assistance for undergraduate and/or graduate education
programs in library and information studies.
Spectrum
Initiative
The Spectrum Initiative's major drive is
to recruit applicants and award scholarships to American Indian/Alaska
Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino or Native Hawaiian/Other
Pacific Islander students for graduate programs in library and information
science. The ALA Spectrum Scholarship provides $5,000 scholarships
to a number of eligible recipients each year.
ALA
Student Resources for Prospective Graduate Students in
Library and Information Studies
This page is designed to put a face on one of the most diverse,
fast-paced and versatile career options for the new millennium.
BCALA
Student Resources
Resource listings about career options, schools
and scholarships for those looking into a librarianship career.
BCALA
Awards & Scholarships
BCALA Awards are presented on a annual basis and
are administered by the BCALA Awards Committee.
Become
a Librarian Scholarship Links
Many schools and associations offer scholarships
to qualified candidates. See what's available to you! Information
compiled by Central Jersey Regional Library Cooperative.
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Scholarships for Minorities (.pdf document)
list of web links to for pre-college/college students
Latino Scholarships:
"The
2003-2004 National Directory of Scholarship, Internships, and Fellowships
for Latino Students publication" from the the Congressional
Hispanic Caucus Institute, it is the only publication available in the
United States that includes a comprehensive list of scholarships, internships,
and fellowships targeting Latino students. It is a great resource for
Latino high school, college, and graduate students searching for ways
to finance their higher education and/or looking for leadership development
opportunities to enhance their educational experience.
REFORMA
SCHOLARSHIP:
Current and future library school students can obtain the application
for this year's scholarship.
New
CIRLA Fellows Program Launched:
Recruiting for Diversity:
Careers in Librarianship
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