The NJSLA Frank H. Spaulding Student Scholarship

Special Libraries Association
New Jersey Chapter
Frank H. Spaulding Student Scholarship

The scholarship is named in honor of Frank H. Spaulding, president of NJSLA from 1977 to 1978 and SLA President from 1986-1987 year. He created the Task Force on the Value of the Information Professional and was known nationally for his outstanding dedication and contributions to the profession.

Eligibility
The scholarship is open to students who are New Jersey residents and who are currently enrolled in an accredited Masters level program in library science (including online enrollment in an out-of-state progam). Membership in SLA as well as membership in the New Jersey Chapter is preferred but not mandatory.

Applications will be accepted from March 12, 2012 through April 27, 2012. Applications submitted by midnight April 27th, 2012 will not be accepted.

Applicants must send electronically:

Official transcript from graduate program*.
Resume.
A recommendation from a current or former library school faculty member.
A statement of approximately 250-500 words on the following topic: How will you position yourself for career growth and how will SLA membership help you achieve it?

Also, the winner must provide proof of New Jersey residency (such as a utility bill driver’s license, rental agreement or other official correspondence from the graduate program.

* A newly enrolled student not able to obtain a current transcript may substitute a letter of recommendation from a faculty member that taught or mentored the applicant at his or her undergraduate school.

Award details:

Recipient is awarded a $500 scholarship and membership in SLA will be paid for one year at the current rate (via a $40 check payable to SLA).
The winning statement will be published on the NJSLA website.

Procedures:

Students will apply by filling out an application at http://tinyurl.com/ 2012NJSLAScholarship or https://docs.google.com/ spreadsheet/viewform?formkey= dEpaN2hrTkJfa0JjYVVBQ25LT0o1YV E6MQ
Applicants will send all supporting materials to njslascholarship2012@gmail.com

This address can also be used for any questions or issues related to the scholarship application or process.)

**Important note to applicants: Include your name in any filenames. For example, if you were sending a resume the file could be: jane_smith_resume.doc.