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There are graduate assistantships available. The application is available at the Grad Studies Office. Have it sent to Educational Leadership.

 

Scholarships and Grants

 

Federal Government       

Financial Aid Resource Publications from the U.S. Department of Education

http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html

TASL - School Library Media Scholarship

As part of its commitment to increase the ranks of individuals within

the school library profession, TASL has created the TASL-School

Library Media Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to

provide financial assistance to worthy students pursuing graduate

studies leading to a masters in library science or certification in

school library.

The TASL-School Library Media Scholarship will be awarded to

two students who are enrolled in a school media program at Trevecca

College, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, East Tennessee State

University, or Middle Tennessee State University. A grant of $1,000

each per academic year will be given to the two students, who have

demonstrated leadership potential in working with students, teachers,

and administrators. Requirements for Application:

• The applicant shall be a member in good standing in TASL.

• The applicant shall be currently enrolled in a program for certification

or a masters degree at one of the above institutions or be

eligible for acceptance. (special note: recipient must be a student

in the academic year, semester, or quarter in which scholarship

is awarded.)

• The applicant shall submit a one page essay outlining his/her

professional goals as well as objectives in pursuing a library science

degree or certification.

• The applicant shall submit a letter of support from a supervisor

familiar with applicant’s work (principal, school library coordinator,

professor, superintendent, etc.)

The Awards Committee of TASL will evaluate all applications for

this scholarship. Recipients will be selected based on the following

criteria: demonstration of financial need, scholastic ability, response

to essay question regarding career goals and educational objectives,

strength of references, and commitment to work in a Tennessee

school library.  (TASL Footnotes, January 2007, p. 4)

Applications are due in June. Please go to the TASL website at http://www.discoveret.org/tasl/scholarship.htm

 

Edwin S. Gleaves Scholarship Tennessee Library Association Recommendation Form

The TLA Scholarship Committee has announced the arrival of the Gleaves Scholarship. This $1200 scholarship will be awarded

to the individual who meets the following guidelines:

• Must be a member of good standing in TLA

• Must be a Tennessee resident

• Must hold an undergraduate degree

• Must be accepted or currently enrolled in a graduate program ( master’s level) which has ALA or NCATE accreditation.

This is the 2007 application. Please check TLA's website for future applications. http://www.tnla.org/index.cfm

EDWIN S. GLEAVES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Last Name ______________________________________________

First Name___________________________________________

School Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Permanent Address ________________________________________________

Phone Number _______________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________

Do you currently live in Tennessee? _________ Are you a citizen of the U.S.? ___________________________________________

What school will you be attending in the coming year? ______________________________________________________________

Will you attend classes through distance education or as an on-campus resident? _______________________________________

How did you find out about the Gleaves Scholarship? _______________________________________________________________

Please provide the following information with your application:

• Submit an official undergraduate and graduate transcript.

• Submit a resume.

• Submit proof of acceptance into graduate program (this may be a letter from the dean or director of the school).

• Submit two letters of recommendation using the Gleaves Scholarship reference letter.

• Submit a 500-1000 word essay detailing his/her interest in and commitment to Tennessee librarianship.

Submit your application with the requested materials and information to:

Gleaves Scholarship, c/o East Shelby Library, 7200 East Shelby Drive, Memphis, TN 38125

Deadline for Submission: February 24, 2007

The TLA Scholarship Committee has announced the arrival of the Gleaves Scholarship. This $1200 scholarship will be awarded

to the individual who meets the following guidelines:

• Must be a member of good standing in TLA

• Must be a Tennessee resident

• Must hold an undergraduate degree

• Must be accepted or currently enrolled in a graduate program ( master’s level) which has ALA or NCATE accreditation.

This form must be received no later than February 24, 2007. Please send this form by MAIL to: Gleaves Scholarship, c/o Ea

 

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10/01/2007