Below is an announcement and information regarding TLA Scholarships and
Grants for 2010.  The formatting didn't come through, so I hope that it
is not too jumbled.

Texas Library Association Scholarships and Grants for 2010

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, 2010 for all awards with the exception of the
Escue Conference Stipend for paraprofessional staff which has an
application deadline of December 18, 2009.

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, April 2008 in San
Antonio.  APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 18, 2009.

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, 2010.

 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 a
one renewal.  Application deadline is January 30, 2010.

The following scholarships are open to current and enrolling Master
level students.  Application deadline for all scholarships is January
30, 2010.  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
studies in Technical Services, Systems Administration, or Library
Automation at a Texas ALA-accredited library education program

Ray C. Janeway Scholarship: $2,000: For a student pursuing a Masters
level degree at a Texas ALA-accredited library education program

TLA Summer School Scholarship: $500: For a student pursuing an Master
level degree during summer sessions at a Texas ALA-accredited library
education program

Garrett Scholarship: $1,000: For a student concentrating studies in
children's, young adult, or school librarianship at a Texas
ALA-accredited library education program

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 be working in a public or school library that
serves Latino patrons.  Applicants must be English-Spanish bi-lingual.
The recipient is also eligible for a $300 stipend to defray TLA annual
conference expenses from the 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
"Your Success Is Our Business"