The Ginny Frankenthaler Memorial Scholarships

Southeastern Library Association

Award: $1,000

Deadline: May 1, 2026

To recruit beginning professional librarians who have potential for leadership and have made a commitment to service in the libraries of the Southeastern United States; to provide financial assistance towards the completion of their graduate degree in library science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association. Qualifications: Applicants must be completing the senior year of an accredited college or university or be a graduate of such an institution; be accepted as a student in a degree program accredited by the American Library Association Indicate the intention to complete degree requirements within three years; if the degree is not completed in this length of time, the money awarded must be returned with interest; maintain a B grade point average throughout the program and submit grade reports at the end of each term; agree to work for one year following graduation from library school in a school, public or academic library in the southeastern United States; if, after graduation, the recipient does not work for one year in a school, public or academic library in the Southeastern United States, the recipient must pay back the amount of the scholarship, including interest; repayment must be made within a two year period. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the application and supporting documents. How to apply: Applicants must submit online nomination form; official application form (Word file) OR Official application form (PDF); letter (OR email) of acceptance from a library school accredited by the American Library Association; three letters of recommendation emailed directly from the references; official transcripts of all academic work sent electronically from each institution of higher education. Focus: Library and archival sciences.

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