TLA Scholarships and Grants

It is time now to apply for TLA Scholarships and Grants.  Supporting
professional development, continuing education and Masters level
education, up to $10,000 is awarded each year by TLA.  The application
deadline is January 30, 2009 for all awards with the exception of the
Escue Conference Stipend for paraprofessional staff which has an
application deadline of December 12, 2008.  This year's application
process will be completed totally online and available for use after
October 15, 2008.
Even if you do not qualify for one of these grants or scholarships,
please take a moment to pass this along to a colleague, co-worker or
student who may qualify.  Below is a brief description for each award;
for complete information and application forms, visit the TLA Grants,
Scholarships, and Stipends webpage
http://www.txla.org/html/awards/scholar.html
 Escue Annual Conference Stipend: $250
Available for a paraprofessional living or working in Texas to defray
the costs of attending the TLA Annual Conference, March 31 - April 3,
2009 in Houston.  APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 12, 2008.
DEMCO, Inc. / TLA Research Grant:
Available to TLA members to help underwrite the costs of a research
project.  Qualitative and quantitative studies related to library issues
are funded.  Pilot projects and experimental programs involving several
libraries are encouraged.  Application deadline is January 30, 2009.
Vivian Greenfield Education Award: $1,500
This scholarship is to provide funding for an educational endeavor
reinforcing work with youth. This can include, but is not limited to,
professional development activities, implementing a new idea in the
workplace, performing a study, and more.  Awarded in spring; applicants
may be considered for one renewal.  Application deadline is January 30,
2009.

The following scholarships are open to current and enrolling
Master-level students in an ALA-accredited library program.  Application
deadline for all scholarships is January 30, 2009.  An application form
and complete qualification criteria is located at the TLA Grants,
Scholarships, and Stipends webpage
http://www.txla.org/html/awards/scholar.html
Walter H. Escue Memorial Scholarship: $1,000
For a student concentrating on studies in Technical Services, Systems
Administration, or Library Automation.
Ray C. Janeway Scholarship: $2,000
For a student pursuing a Master-level degree at a Texas ALA-accredited
library education program.
TLA Summer School Scholarship: $500
For a student pursuing a Master-level degree during summer sessions at a
Texas ALA-accredited library education program.
Garrett Scholarship: $1,000
For a student concentrating on studies in children's, young adult, or
school librarianship.
Van Dusen-Brady-Tobin Scholarship: $1,000
For a student pursuing graduate studies leading to a career as an
elementary school or children's librarian.
Jeannette Marquis Memorial MLS Scholarship: $1,000
For a student planning to or already working in a public or school
library that serves Latino patrons.  Applicants must be English-Spanish
bi-lingual.  The recipient is also eligible to receive a $300 stipend to
defray TLA Annual Conference expenses.  This stipend is also from
Jeannette Marquis family to honor the memory of TLA staffer Lynda
Becker.

Susan Andrews
Head, Serials Librarian
Texas A&M University-Commerce
P.O. Box 3011 - Library
Commerce, TX 75429-3011
Susan_Andrews@tamu-commerce.edu
(903)886-5733
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