MLS scholarships available from PaLA

Reposting this on behalf of the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) Scholarship Committee–

PaLA annually awards three scholarships to personal members of the association who are seeking a master’s degree in the library science field that will earn them professional status. The award amount for each scholarship is $1,500.

To qualify for a scholarship, applicants must be–

• A PaLA personal member
• A Pennsylvania resident
• Registered for at least three credits in an ALA-accredited MLS program during the scholarship year

Apply now! The deadline for applications is May 15, 2015.

Applicants are required to submit a personal essay, three letters of recommendation, and a verification of enrollment.

For more information about these scholarships and other funding opportunities for your professional development, please visit the PaLA Get Financial Assistance webpage.