Texas Library Association scholarships and grants announcement Susan Andrews 19 Aug 2008 17:26 UTC
TLA Scholarships and Grants It is time now to apply for TLA Scholarships and Grants. Supporting professional development, continuing education and Masters level education, up to $10,000 is awarded each year by TLA. The application deadline is January 30, 2009 for all awards with the exception of the Escue Conference Stipend for paraprofessional staff which has an application deadline of December 12, 2008. This year's application process will be completed totally online and available for use after October 15, 2008. Even if you do not qualify for one of these grants or scholarships, please take a moment to pass this along to a colleague, co-worker or student who may qualify. Below is a brief description for each award; for complete information and application forms, visit the TLA Grants, Scholarships, and Stipends webpage http://www.txla.org/html/awards/scholar.html Escue Annual Conference Stipend: $250 Available for a paraprofessional living or working in Texas to defray the costs of attending the TLA Annual Conference, March 31 - April 3, 2009 in Houston. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 12, 2008. DEMCO, Inc. / TLA Research Grant: Available to TLA members to help underwrite the costs of a research project. Qualitative and quantitative studies related to library issues are funded. Pilot projects and experimental programs involving several libraries are encouraged. Application deadline is January 30, 2009. Vivian Greenfield Education Award: $1,500 This scholarship is to provide funding for an educational endeavor reinforcing work with youth. This can include, but is not limited to, professional development activities, implementing a new idea in the workplace, performing a study, and more. Awarded in spring; applicants may be considered for one renewal. Application deadline is January 30, 2009. The following scholarships are open to current and enrolling Master-level students in an ALA-accredited library program. Application deadline for all scholarships is January 30, 2009. An application form and complete qualification criteria is located at the TLA Grants, Scholarships, and Stipends webpage http://www.txla.org/html/awards/scholar.html Walter H. Escue Memorial Scholarship: $1,000 For a student concentrating on studies in Technical Services, Systems Administration, or Library Automation. Ray C. Janeway Scholarship: $2,000 For a student pursuing a Master-level degree at a Texas ALA-accredited library education program. TLA Summer School Scholarship: $500 For a student pursuing a Master-level degree during summer sessions at a Texas ALA-accredited library education program. Garrett Scholarship: $1,000 For a student concentrating on studies in children's, young adult, or school librarianship. Van Dusen-Brady-Tobin Scholarship: $1,000 For a student pursuing graduate studies leading to a career as an elementary school or children's librarian. Jeannette Marquis Memorial MLS Scholarship: $1,000 For a student planning to or already working in a public or school library that serves Latino patrons. Applicants must be English-Spanish bi-lingual. The recipient is also eligible to receive a $300 stipend to defray TLA Annual Conference expenses. This stipend is also from Jeannette Marquis family to honor the memory of TLA staffer Lynda Becker. Susan Andrews Head, Serials Librarian Texas A&M University-Commerce P.O. Box 3011 - Library Commerce, TX 75429-3011 Susan_Andrews@tamu-commerce.edu (903)886-5733 "Your Success Is Our Business"