​Harold Lancour Scholarship for Foreign Study

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The 2018 Beta Phi Mu scholarship season is now closed. Applications will be accepted for all 2019 scholarships, except for the Sessa scholarships, from November 15, 2018 to March 15, 2019. ​​​​​The Beta Phi Mu Scholarship Review Committee meets during May and recipients are announced at the Beta Phi Mu Business Meeting and Member Reception held in conjunction with the ALA Annual Meeting in June.

Description

The Lancour scholarship is awarded to librarians for research or a special course of study to survey foreign libraries or programs outside North America, and/or to conduct research in a foreign country outside North America.

​Requirements:

1. Current Vita.
2. One to two page description of the planned study, including how the information gained will be used (publications, project development, etc.). Include any previous experience in foreign travel or study, as well as any languages you can read, write, or speak. NOTE:Scholarship will be awarded on a) Plan of study or research; and b) Usefulness of the study or research to the applicant and to the profession.

NOTE: All required documents must be submitted online.

Amount Awarded:
$1,750
The recipient of this award is expected to send a brief report of their research activities to Beta Phi Mu Headquarters within one year of their completion. Additional requirements are outlined in the Scholarship Agreement.

To Apply:
Check back after November 14, 2018 for a link to the 2019 application form.​

For More Information:
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