LIBRARIANSHIP

2219
GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION

PO Box 3041
Charleston, WV 25331
Tel: (304)346-3620; Fax: (304)346-3640; Web Site: http://www.tgkvf.org

Renewable award open to students pursuing education or training in the fields of library science, nursing and paraprofessional training in the legal field. May apply for two Foundation scholarships, but will only be chosen for one. Grant based on financial need. Must be a resident of West Virginia.

Title of Award:
Bernice Pickins Parsons Fund

Area, Field, or Subject:
Law/Legal Services; Library and Information Sciences; Nursing

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
14 grant(s), totaling $7,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 7. Minimum award amount: $1000.

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope.

Deadline for Receipt:
2/17.

Apply to:
Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.

2220
ALICE L. HALTOM EDUCATIONAL FUND

PO Box 1794
Houston, TX 77251 E-mail: info@alhef.org; Web Site: http://www.alhef.org

Award for students pursuing a career in information and records management. Up to $1,000 for those in an associate degree program. Up to $2,000 for students in a baccalaureate or advanced degree program. Application deadline is May 1.

Title of Award:
Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Library and Information Sciences; Computer Science/Data Processing

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $2000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
5/1.

Apply to:
Scholarship Contact Person, info@alhef.org.

2221
IDAHO LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

1407 Cedar St.
Sandpoint, ID 83864-2052
Tel: (208)263-6930; Fax: (208)263-8320; E-mail: wayne@ebcl.lib.id.us; Web Site: http://www.idaholibraries.org

One-time award for students studying library science. Must be a member of the Idaho Library Association. Must be a resident of Idaho.

Title of Award:
Idaho Library Association Library Science Scholarships

Area, Field, or Subject:
Library and Information Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
2 scholarship(s), totaling $1,000.

Funds Available:
Minimum no. of awards: 2. Maximum no. of awards: 6. Minimum award amount: $100. Maximum award amount: $500.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; essay; reference(s); resume.

Deadline for Receipt:
9/1.

Apply to:
Wayne Gunter, Chairperson, Scholarships, Recruitment and Awards, 208-263-6930 ext. 208, wayne@ebcl.lib.id.us.

2222
INDIANA LIBRARY FEDERATION

941 East 86th St.
Ste. 260
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Tel: (317)257-2040; Fax: (317)257-1389; E-mail: cgallion@ilfonline.org; Web Site: http://www.ilfonline.org

Scholarships are provided for undergraduate or graduate students entering or currently enrolled in a program to receive educational certification in the field of School Library Media Services. For more details see Web site: http://www.ilfonline.org.

Title of Award:
AIME Scholarship Fund

Area, Field, or Subject:
Library and Information Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
College

Funds Available:
Maximum award amount: $500.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form.

Deadline for Receipt:
1/3.

Apply to:
Crissy Gallion, Publications Manager, 317-257-2040, cgallion@ilfonline.org.

2223
PENNSYLVANIA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

220 Cumberland Parkway, Ste. 10
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-5683
Tel: (717)766-7663; Fax: (717)766-5440; E-mail: ellen@palibraries.org; Web Site: http://www.palibraries.org

Applicant must be enrolled in a state certified institution and must complete a minimum of 3 credits in library science courses leading to state certification. Credits must be completed during the summer session or academic year (September through May) which begins the year of the scholarship award.

Title of Award:
Brodart/Pennsylvania Library Association Undergraduate Scholarship Grant

Area, Field, or Subject:
Library and Information Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Two Year College, Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Maximum award amount: $2000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form.

Deadline for Receipt:
5/15.

Apply to:
Ellen Wharton, Administrative Assistant, 717-766-7663, ellen@palibraries.org.

2224
SPECIAL LIBRARIES ASSOCIATION

1700 18th St., NW
Washington, DC 20009-2514
Tel: (202)234-4700; Fax: (202)265-9317; E-mail: membership@sla.org; Web Site: http://www.sla.org

Up to three scholarships available to graduating college seniors and master's candidates enrolled in a program for library science. May be used for tuition, fees, research, and other related costs. Members of SLA preferred. One-time awards of $6000 each.

Title of Award:
Special Libraries Association Scholarship

Area, Field, or Subject:
Library and Information Sciences

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Number and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year:
3 scholarship(s), totaling $18,000.

Funds Available:
Maximum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $6000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; transcript; test scores; interview; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s).

Deadline for Receipt:
10/31.

Apply to:
Diana Gonzales, Membership Coordinator, 202-234-4700 ext. 671, membership@sla.org.

2225
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND

8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22031
Web Site: http://www.uncf.org

Scholarship for students majoring in: communications, journalism, political science, English, history, or radio/TV/film. Applicant must be undergraduate sophomore or junior attending a UNCF member college or university. Program offers a paid summer internship. Please visit Web site for more information: http://www.uncf.org.

Title of Award:
C-SPAN Scholarship Program

Area, Field, or Subject:
Communications; Journalism; Library and Information Sciences; History; Political Science; TV/Radio Broadcasting

Level of Education for which Award is Granted:
Four Year College, University

Funds Available:
Minimum award amount: $2000.

Eligibility Requirements:
High school students not considered. Award available to the following races: African American.

Application Requirements:
Required: application form; financial need analysis; FAFSA, SAR.

Deadline for Receipt:
4/9.

Apply to:
Program Services Department.