Florida Library Association Scholarships
Deadline for receipt of scholarship applications: February 1, 2009
The Florida Library Association (FLA) Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that the application process has begun for the 2009 scholarships, which will be awarded at the 2009 Annual Conference.
This year two new scholarships have been added: one for a student pursuing an associate's degree and one for a student pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Three graduate school scholarships are also 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.
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 good standing.
Submission Requirements
- Complete and submit the apropriate application (Form 22 Graduate Scholarship Application or Form 23 Undergraduate Scholarship Application), including an essay of no more than three pages.
- Submit an official letter 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, 2009.
- Submit all documents to:
Rachel Owens
Daytona State College
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32120-2811
Email: owensr@daytonastate.edu
Download a Graduate Scholarship Application Form 22 (doc)
Download an Undergraduate Scholarship Application Form 23 (doc)
