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Washington, D.C. Chapter 2011 Student Scholarship
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DC/SLA encourages talented men and women to join us in a career in special librarianship by assisting students who are preparing for a Master’s Degree in Library Science. In support of this goal DC/SLA, in partnership with IOP Publishing, is offering the Catherine A. Jones Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 for studies leading to a Master’s Degree from an ALA accredited graduate Library Science program.
Selection criteria include:
- An essay describing the applicant’s interest in special librarianship and professional goals, including anticipated contribution to the profession (two – three pages, 1,000 – 2,000 words)
- Letter of academic or professional recommendation
- Membership in the Washington, D.C. Chapter of SLA (If you aren’t a DC/SLA member yet, SLA student dues are only $40 per year. Join today at http://www.sla.org/content/membership/joinsla/index.cfm. Remember to choose the Washington, D.C. Chapter on your SLA membership form.)
- Enrolled or accepted in an ALA-accredited Library Science program
The scholarship application form and additional details are available on the DC/SLA website at:
scholarship link (MS Word file).
Application deadline: August 12, 2011.
Scholarship awarded: August 2011
Scholarship presented: At DC/SLA Annual Meeting and Banquet
For additional information, contact Jenny Wood (2011 Scholarship Committee Chair). |
