​Blanche E. Woolls Scholarship for School Library Media Service

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The 2019 Beta Phi Mu scholarship season is now open. 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 Woolls scholarship is awarded to a student beginning Library and Information Studies at an ALA-accredited school or an AASL-recognized school with the intention of pursuing a career in school library media service.

Requirements:

1. Applicant must have been admitted to a graduate program in Library and Information Studies accredited by the American Library Association and have completed no more than 12 credits by the application deadline.
2. Applicant should have the clear intention of pursuing a career in school library media service.
3. One page autobiography. Applicants are judged upon several factors but the autobiographical piece is of prime importance.
4. Up-to-date transcripts from all institutions of higher learning.
5. Three letters of recommendation from academic instructors, employers, and/or supervisors of paid or volunteer work experience.
6. Current Resume or Vita.
7. It is anticipated that the recipient of this scholarship will submit a paper pertaining to his/her study to Beta Phi Mu within one year of completion of study.

NOTE: All required documents must be submitted online.

Amount Awarded:
$2,250

To Apply:
Please go to this link to access the application form.

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