Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Scholarship 2008
February 26, 2008APALA Scholarship
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:
- Your vision of a librarian’s role in the twenty-first century.
- 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.
Selection Procedures and Timeline
- The APALA Scholarship Committee will select the scholarship recipient(s).
- The Scholarship Committee Chair will receive the completed Application Packages by April 30.
- Copies of the application packages received will be distributed to the APALA Scholarship Committee members by May 10.
- The Scholarship Committee members will review the applications and submit recommendations for scholarship recipients to the Committee Chair by May 20.
- The Committee will select final candidates by May 30. The Committee Chair will notify the final candidates.
- The scholarship check will be distributed to the recipient by August 29. Proof of enrollment for the Fall semester in an accredited library science program must be provided to the Scholarship Committee before check will be distributed to the recipient.
Administrative Procedures
- The scholarship shall be administered under the By Laws of APALA.
- One $1000 scholarship will be awarded. However, if the Scholarship Fund should grow to an extent that sufficient income is available to finance more than one scholarship every year, the Scholarship Committee shall have the authority to award additional scholarships as authorized by the Executive Board. Additional scholarships will be awarded based on the same criteria and factors as the initial awards.
- In the event that no applicants satisfy the above-mentioned criteria and factors in a given year, no scholarship will be awarded, with the option to grant additional scholarships the following year.
Contact Information
The Scholarship Committee Chair must receive (not postmarked) the completed application packages by April 30. If you have any further questions, please contact the Chair of the Scholarship Committee. Completed application packages must be sent via email to Laura Park at lpark@piercecountylibrary.org.
Laura Park
CO-Chair, APALA Scholarship Committee
Pierce County Library
3005 112th St E
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 536-6500 ext 190
Fax: (253) 537-1809
lpark@piercecountylibrary.org
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Dear sir,
I am working in a corporate hospital Medical library for past 20 years.I would like to apply for a suitable scholarship relavent to my job. I have completed Post graduation in Library science and did Master of Philosophy(M.Phil) in my subject Kindly help and guide me to choose a suitable scholarship. I am Working in India, Apollo hospitals, Chennai,
Thanking you
Chandra
Dear Chandra,
Many universities in US/UK offers graduate program in Library Science. Please find the following reference links for further information.
Cheers,
Amit
Simmons Graduate School of Library & Information ScienceSimmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) located in the heart of Boston, was one of the first schools of its kind in North America …
http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/
Graduate School of Library & Information StudiesGraduate School of Library and Information Studies (401) 874-2878 Rodman Hall 94 West Alumni Avenue, Kingston, Rhode Island 02881-0815 …
http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/
Graduate School of Information and Library ScienceThe motto of Queens College is equally appropriate for its Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, the only American Library Association …
http://www.qc.cuny.edu/GSLIS
Arcadia University – Leader in study abroad, comprehensive degree …He graduates from Arcadia this spring as a Political Science major with double … Forensic Science school, Peace Studies, study abroad programs and more. …
http://www.arcadia.edu/
OGI School of Science & EngineeringThe Samuel L. Diack Library’s collections in biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, environmental sciences, biochemistry, …
http://www.ogi.edu/library/
School of Library and Information ScienceWelcome to the School of Library and Information Science of The University of … and graduate programs of study for generalists and specialists alike. …
http://www.usm.edu/slis/
OGI School of Science & EngineeringOGI offers advanced research and graduate education in science, engineering and technology management. As part of Oregon Health & Science University, …
http://www.ogi.edu/
UNO | Library Media/Library Science | UNO Graduate Programs | HomeUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha. Library Media/Library Science Programs. UNO > Library Science/Library Media >UNO … UNO Graduate Programs in Library Media …
http://www.unomaha.edu/libraryed/grad/index.php
St. John’s University — Admission — AdmissionOffice of Graduate Admission – Graduate Information Night, Queens Campus … The School of Education – Graduate Open House, Manhattan Campus > 6:00 PM …
http://www.stjohns.edu/admission
Graduate ProgramsThe graduate program in library science provides professional study encompassing the principles and techniques common to all types of libraries and …
http://www.clarion.edu/libsci/grad.htm
my name is tibabu beza from ethiopia ,i am graduate in Bsc in information studies or (its pre name library and infomation science ) from jimma university, now i want to conteous masters level in any infomation related field .
please help me .
Dear sir,
I am working as a Health science librarianship Internship trainee at Library and Information Center NIMHANS, Bangalore for past 1 year.I would like to apply for a suitable scholarship relavent to my job. I have completed Post graduation in Library science and did Master of Philosophy(M.Phil) in my subject Kindly help and guide me to choose a suitable scholarship.
Thanking you
Prasannakumara BM
I have done my master my in electrical engg & waNT TO DO MY PHD IN MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING, PL GUIDE HOW TO PROCEED FURTHER.
THANKS