ArLA Scholarship
Arkansas Library Association
Deadline: September 1.
To encourage a higher standard of professional education for libraries in Arkansas by awarding scholarships and soliciting contributions to the scholarship fund. Qualifications: Applicant must hold or be completing work toward a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and must not currently hold a master's degree in library science; applicant must be currently accepted and enrolled in a program leading to a master's degree in library science; an official transcript of coursework toward the master's degree shall be submitted as proof; applicants who have enrolled but not yet begun coursework shall submit proof of acceptance and enrollment in a program leading to a master's degree in library science. Selection criteria: Selection will be based following How to apply: Applicants must be submit online application form; a completed ArLA Scholarship application form, a letter of application from the applicant, an official transcript, a resume and three letters; official transcript if applicant has already begun graduate studies OR proof of acceptance and enrollment in a graduate program of library science if applicant is just beginning graduate studies; three letters of reference from individuals qualified to address the academic and professional potential of the candidate; incomplete applications will not be considered. Focus: Library and archival sciences.