NYLA Empire State Academic Scholarship
New York Library Association
Award: $1000 – $1000
Deadline: June 1.
To provide financial assistance to enable an interested and deserving student to pursue a Master's Degree in Library Science at an ALA-accredited library school in New York State. Qualifications: Applicant must be pursuing a Master's Degree in Library Science at an ALA-accredited library school in New York State; the recipient must be matriculated in a library school by the time they receive the award; students must have maintained at least a B average during the semester preceding the award and transcripts must be provided to receive payment; the successful candidates are expected to work in a library or library system in New York State for at least two years upon graduation; to be eligible to apply for the scholarship, both the student and the library school must be members of the New York Library association. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on evidence of a commitment to a career in librarianship, demonstrated leadership ability, and scholarly excellence. How to apply: Applicants must submit completed application form along with; professional experience; memberships and professional honors; continuing education/community service/extracurricular activities - give a brief description, with dates; essay - write an essay (maximum 300 words); reference letter; academic transcript. Focus: Library and archival sciences.