Scholarships Available for 2009 Streams of Language, Memory & Lifeways for Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums National Conference

The scholarship application is now available for the 2009 Streams of Language, Memory & Lifeways for Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums National Conference to be held in Portland, Oregon October 19-22, 2009. Please visit www.tribalconference.org to submit an on-line application or to print one for mailing. This conference is funded by a Librarians for the 21^st Century grant through the Institute of Museums and Library Services which is enabling the offering of limited financial assistance to those tribal folks who may not otherwise be able to attend.

The application process is competitive and will be based on demonstrated financial need. Scholarship Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2009 so please don’t wait! You will find the criteria, what financial assistance you can request and, who to contact for more information on the website.

Two-Year MLIS Scholarship Opportunity at UNC at Greensboro

UNCG is proud to announce a new scholarship available to prospective LIS students. The Academic and Cultural Enrichment (ACE) Scholars Program program is a joint effort between the University Libraries and the LIS Department. The goal of the scholarship program is to recruit students from under-represented ethnic minority groups into the profession. Funded by a generous grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, this scholarship will cover educational expenses for twelve students in the two-year MLIS program.

For more information this scholarship, and how to apply, visit: http://www.uncg.edu/lis/acescholars/.

APALA Scholarship - Applications Due April 30, 2008

Purpose

The Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Scholarship will provide financial assistance to a student of Asian or Pacific background who is enrolled, or has been accepted into a master's or doctoral degree program in library and/or information science at a library school accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).

Eligibility Criteria for the Award

• Applicant must be attending or admitted into a master's degree or doctoral program in library and/or information science at a library school accredited by ALA.
• Applicant must be in library school by Fall 2008.
• Applicant may be either a full-time or part-time student.
• Applicant must be of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage.
• Successful candidates must join and be active members of APALA.
• Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U. S. or Canada.
• Scholarship recipients may not receive more than one scholarship award.

How to Apply

Please enclose the following items in your application package:

• Completed Application Form MSWord PDF
• Resume
• One page essay on ONE of the following topics:
  1. Your vision of a librarian's role in the twenty-first century.
  2. What contributions can I make as an APA Librarian?

• Copy of the letter of acceptance to an ALA accredited library school or library graduate school transcript.
• Two letters of recommendation. Letters should highlight the applicant's academic and personal abilities and his/her potential to make positive contributions to the library profession.

Scholarship applications and all supporting documents, should be submitted to the APALA Scholarship Committee Chair, and must be received (not postmarked) no later than April 30, 2008.

Visit http://www.apalaweb.org/awards/scholarship.htm for additional information.

Scholarships available for the 2008 ACRL/Harvard Leadership Institute

ACRL is pleased to announce the availability of two scholarships to support participation at the 2008 ACRL/Harvard Leadership Institute, which will be held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, August 3-8, 2008. In support of ACRL's commitment to librarians serving diverse communities, these two scholarships are for individuals currently working in Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Tribal Colleges or Universities; and/or Hispanic Serving Institutions.

For additional information or to apply for the scholarship please visit: https://marvin.foresightint.com/surveys/Tier1Survey/ACRL/239

ARL Call for Applications

The Association of Research Libraries Diversity Initiatives is accepting applications for two programs:

The Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce (the Initiative), a program designed to recruit MLS graduate students from ethnic and racial background into careers in research libraries. The Initiative includes a stipend up to $10,000, leadership and career development, mentor, and visit to a research library. For more information, please see below. Applications for the 2008-2010 program class are available now and are due by July 31, 2008. For more information, please see below.

The Leadership and Career Development Program (LCDP), a program designed to prepare and train librarians from underrepresented groups, with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 10 years professional experience, for leadership roles in research libraries. The LCDP focusing on the ARL Strategic Directions: Scholarly Communication, Information Policy, and Research, Teaching and Learning. The LCDP also incorporates Leadership and Career Development Theories through out the program. The LCDP is an 18 month program and fellows are responsible for completing a research project at the closing of the program. Applications are available now and are due April 21, 2008.

For more information about the ARL Diversity Initiatives, please contact Jerome Offord, Jr., Director of Diversity Initiatives at jerome@arl.org.