Pennsylvania Library Association offers three MLS Scholarships
Three Pennsylvania Library Association MLS Scholarships are available to Pennsylvania residents who are seeking a Masters degree in the Library Science field that will earn them professional status. This $1,500 award requires that twelve credits must be completed toward the degree during the scholarship year. Verification of enrollment in an ALA accredited graduate program and three references are required.
Priority is given to PaLA members. Deadline for submission is May 15, 2010.
PaLA members - please log in to your member portal page. The online scholarship application link is available on your member portal page.
Discounts on Tuition for PaLA Members Online Degree and Certificate Programs are offered at a Discounted Rate through Drexel University. For more information, follow this link.
The Pennsylvania Library Association awards grants to personal members for continuing education and for programs leading to state certification as a Library Assistant or Provisional Librarian.
These grants must be used within the calendar year the awards are made.
Eligibility:
The recipient must be a member of the Pennsylvania Library Association
Students may not use Continuing Education grants toward credit for a Master's level degree.
Selection:
To be considered for one of these awards, the applicant must submit the following three items:
A letter stating his/her purpose for the continuing education.
A letter from the individual's immediate supervisor, documenting the value of this specific continuing education.Included in this letter must be an evaluation of the applicant's work performance.
A description of the course or institution as provided by the sponsoring agency.
The application may be submitted to the Scholarship Committee at any time during the year andthe awards will be announced promptly after committee consideration.
Pennsylvania Library Association
220 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 10
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
