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THE NORTH CAROLINA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is a
$500 scholarship.
THE QUERY – LONG SCHOLARSHIP for work with children or young adults is
a $1,000 scholarship. (Not awarded in 2007)
THE MCLENDON STUDENT LOAN FUND provides a $400.00 loan at 1%
interest.
Either scholarship or a student loan may be awarded for
original or continued study in library science:
- To a student entering library school for the first time;
- To a student currently enrolled in a library school program;
- To a practicing librarian who wishes to continue his or her
studies.
To be eligible for either scholarship or a student
loan, the applicant:
- Must currently be a legal resident of North Carolina with a minimum
residency of two years.
- Must hold an undergraduate degree.
- Must have been accepted by a library school. (Persons whose library
school applications are pending may apply for the scholarships.)
Major factors to be considered in making the awards
are (not necessarily in this order):
- Academic excellence.
- Potential for leadership and/or commitment to service.
- Potential for evidence of commitment to a career in librarianship in
North Carolina.
- Financial need
Please contact a Committee member for information about deadlines and forms:
Submit application
and up to 3 references
for scholarships and loans by May 30, 2007 to:
NCLA
c/o Scholarship Committee
4646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4646
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