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Academic Scholarship
Purpose
The Texas Association of School Librarians, a division of the Texas Library
Association, wants to encourage persons to become school librarians and also
wishes to encourage membership and participation in TLA and TASL. To carry out
this objective, TASL annually offers five academic scholarships of $500 each.
Who May Apply
Anyone pursuing graduate-level coursework in school librarianship for initial
library certification, for a degree program, or for professional growth.
Use of Scholarship
Funds from the scholarship may be applied to expenses associated with a full
semester (either summer or long sessions) of college credit, including, but not
limited to, tuition, housing, or travel to course site.
Guidelines
Applications will be evaluated by the following criteria.
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Demonstrates commitment to school librarianship. (Example:
volunteer work in a library, encouragement of students' library usage,
attendance at library workshops, indication from letter of recommendation.)
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Demonstrates good written communication skills. (Example: evaluation
of application)
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Financial situation of applicant will be considered. (Example: number
of years in position, family responsibilities, amount of assistance from
other sources)
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Applicant's chance of continued involvement with TLA and TASL. (Example:
career goals, indications from personal statement and/or letters of
recommendation)
How To Apply
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Application information available through TLA and TASL web sites and Texas institutions granting
school librarianship certification. |
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January 5 |
Application
deadline |
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March |
Announcement of scholarship recipients |
Copyright 2008 by Texas Association of School Librarians |
