Friday 16 September 2011

Florida Library Association Scholarships | Palm Beach County ...

Florida Library Association Scholarships | Palm Beach County ...

 

The next scholarship application deadline is February 1, 2012.

Links to the application forms are at the underneath of this page

The Florida Library Association (FLA) Scholarship Committee is satisfied to announce that the application process has begun for the 2012 scholarships, which will be awarded at the 2012 Annual Conference.
Three graduate school scholarships ($2,000 each) are available: one at Florida State University, one at the University of South Florida and a third, the Minority scholarship, which may be awarded at either school.
To qualify for a Minority Scholarship, the candidate must belong to one of the following ethnic groups: Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian/Alaska Native.

Additional scholarships are available for undergraduates: one for a student pursuing a single’s degree ($750) and one for a student pursuing an frequent’s degree ($350).

The scholarships are available from a dedicated fund and have been given since 1995. This fund is replenished through donations and fundraising activities. The primary fundraising activity is the Silent Auction held at the FLA Annual Conference.

Eligibility Requirements

  • applicant must be a resident of Florida and have some experience in a Florida library;
  • be admitted to an accredited program at a Florida college or university or to a library/information graduate degree program at FSU or USF;
  • commit to working in a Florida library for a minimum of one year after graduation; and
  • be an FLA member in excellent standing.

Submission Requirements

  • Complete and submit the apt application (Form 22 Graduate Scholarship Application or Form 23 Undergraduate Scholarship Application), including an essay of no more than three pages.
  • Submit an official epistle of acceptance to FSU or USF graduate school with your application.
  • Arrange for three letters of reference to be sent under separate cover by February 1, 2012.
  • Submit all documents to:
    Aysegul Kapucu
    FLA Scholarship Committee
    University of Inner Florida
    4000 Inner Florida Boulevard
    Bldg. 2, Room 140
    Orlando, FL 32816-2666
    or email to aysekap@gmail.com

Scholarship Application Forms

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