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REFORMA Scholarship Program for 2008 Click here
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Who should apply? Any current or newly entering graduate library school student [M.L.S. or Ph.D.] may apply for its scholarships. Must provide proof of enrollment to an accredited library school. Full-time status is not a requirement. Since 1971, REFORMA has supported the active recruitment of bilingual and bicultural librarians to meet the information needs of the Spanish-speaking community. The REFORMA Scholarship provides financial assistance to encourage and enable Spanish speakers to pursue or advance a career in library and information science. Title of Award : REFORMA Scholarship REFORMA has established a scholarship to be awarded annually for the academic year, commencing in the Fall. The award is announced at the American Library Association Annual Conference and is granted for graduate study in the field of Library and Information Science. Amount $1,500 maximum. Number of scholarships varies from year to year. Eligibility Open to citizens and permanent residents of the United States who are Spanish-speakers. The scholarships are not restricted by age, sex, creed, national origin, or minority group/association membership. Qualifications Applicants must show evidence of commitment to a career in librarianship and the potential for high academic standing. Applicants should demonstrate an understanding of and desire to serve the Spanish- speaking community. The recipients must display character and leadership, which are essential for success both as a student and as a professional. **NOTE: Before scholarship funds are disbursed, recipient must be accepted to an accredited library school and provide proof of enrollment. Application Procedures Applicants must submit the following:
Additional Information Award recipients will be notified prior to the awarding of the scholarships, and they will also be announced on the REFORMA listserve before the ALA Annual Conference in June. The REFORMA Scholarship must be used within the academic year following notification of the award, and the recipient must be enrolled in an ALA-accredited library school program. Students who have been awarded a scholarship but do not use it during the year for which it was awarded, must return the award and re-apply for the following or a later year. Reply
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520-741-1762 Deadline : March 15 Please send comments and/or changes
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