Virginia Library Association VLA Scholarships and the Clara Stanley Scholarship
Enclosed is the application packet for the Virginia Library Association Scholarship. The Virginia Library Association awards two $2,500 scholarships for students pursuing a Masters degree in Library Science at ALA accredited schools. One of these, the Clara Stanley Scholarships, is awarded by the VLA Paraprofessional Forum.
The eligibility requirements for the VLA Scholarship are:
- residence in the state of Virginia, or currently employed in a Virginia library.
- an undergraduate degree, and
- acceptance by an American Library Association accredited library school or a pending application for admission. MUST be earning a Master of Library Science Degree
- Membership in VLA
- for the Clara Stanley VLAPF scholarship: current employment at a Virginia library
The major factors considered in making the awards are:
- evidence of commitment to a career in librarianship in Virginia,
- financial need,
- potential for outstanding achievement in the library profession,
- academic excellence,
- membership in the Virginia Library Association.
In order to be considered, your application, including two references, must be postmarked by March 1, 2008. When completing the application form, please use black ink. Please give copies of the reference form to two persons one of which should be a librarian. They should return the forms to you in signed and sealed envelopes marked to the attention of the Scholarship Committee. You should then mail the application and references to the VLA address below.
The Scholarship Committee will review applications during the spring and you will be notified of the Committee's decisions in late April. If you have any questions about any aspect of the application process, please contact Sandra Shell, Collinsville Library, 2540 Virginia Avenue, Collinsville, VA 24078 or by email to sshell@brrl.lib.va.us
Sincerely,
2007 VLA Scholarship Committee
Linda Hahne, Executive Director • Virginia Library Association