Kentucky Library Association (KLA) Scholarship

KENTUCKY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIP FOR MINORITY STUDENTS
SUBMISSION INFORMATION AND APPLICATION

The purpose of the Kentucky Library Association (KLA) Scholarship for Minority Students is to encourage minority candidates who show excellence in scholarship and potential for accomplishment in librarianship. The scholarship will be granted to a Kentucky student entering or continuing their library education in an American Library Association (ALA) or National Council for Teacher Education (NCATE)-accredited library school. The recipient also receives a one-year student membership in KLA and free student registration at the KLA annual meeting.

ELIGIBILITY

• The applicant must be a member of a minority group. A minority group is defined by the current U.S.

guidelines as American Indian, Alaskan Native, Black (not of Hispanic origin), Hispanic (including persons of

Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central or South American origin), Pacific Islander or other ethnic group.

• The applicant must be entering and have been accepted into an ALA-accredited or National-accredited

(NCATE) library school or must have completed no more than half of his or her program in these areas at the time the award is made.

• The applicant must be a citizen of or have permanent residence status in the United States.

• The applicant must be a resident of Kentucky or applying for one of the accredited library programs in

Kentucky.

• A past recipient of the KLA Scholarship for Minority Students is ineligible.

TERMS

• The applicant must submit the completed application by June 15, 2013.

• The applicant must submit a minimum of three letters of reference from persons not related to the applicant. The

letters of reference should be from persons who are knowledgeable about the applicant's character, education, and abilities. Letters of reference must be submitted by June 15, 2013.

• By June 15, 2013, an official transcript from each college or university attended must be sent directly from the respective institution that grants either baccalaureate degree or library study degree.

• The applicant must include a statement of career objectives, why they have chosen librarianship as a career,

reason for applying for this scholarship and any other pertinent information that the applicant would like the Scholarship Committee to know with the submitted application form.

• A scholarship of $1,000.00 paid in two equal installments, in August and January, will be awarded to the

recipient.

• The period of disbursement will not exceed one year past the date of the KLA annual meeting.

• Depending on the qualifications of the candidates, the committee may recommend that a scholarship not be awarded in a given year.

• KLA will acknowledge applications upon receipt via email.

                                                                            SELECTION PROCESS

Scholarship committee members will consider: 1) Cumulative undergraduate GPA and graduate school GPA (if applicable) and accomplishments; 2) academic merit and potential; 3) statement of objectives, in terms of content and style; and 4) letters of recommendation.

Please return the completed application form and statement of career objectives, plus a copy of all related documents to: Kentucky Library Association, 1501 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601; (502) 223-5322; fax, (502) 223-4937; email info@kylibasn.org.

KENTUCKY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIP FOR MINORITY STUDENTS
APPLICATION

The KLA office must receive the completed application and statement of objectives, plus a copy of transcripts and three letters of reference by June 15, 2013. Please type or print legibly all information requested; the statement of career objectives must be typed.

PART I: APPLICANT INFORMATION

1.	Name
	Last First		Middle or Maiden
2.	Current Address:
	Street Number
	City State Zip
	Until (date) Telephone (include area code)
3.	Permanent Address:
	Street Number
	City State Zip
	Until (date) Telephone (include area code)
	Email Address
	Other Email Address
4.
	Citizenship (country)
5.	To which Minority group do you belong:
	□     American Indian	□    Black (not of Hispanic origin)
	□     Alaskan Native	□    Pacific Islander
	□     Hispanic (including persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central or South American origin)
	□     Other Ethnic Group (please specify)___________________________

6.               For what period would this scholarship be used?

7.               Anticipated date of library school degree

8. Will you be a full-time student? □ Yes  □ No 

9.               If not, how many courses will be taken each term? (Please specify quarter or semester.)

PART II: EDUCATION

10. Please have forwarded an official transcript of your scholastic record from each college or university which you have attended by June 15, 2013 to: Kentucky Library Association, 1501 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601.

1. Attach a photocopy of your library school^’s catalog or Web page, which states the number of credits

needed for your degree.

11. List in chronological order all colleges, universities, and professional schools attended, with the most recent first.

Institution Major and minor Dates attended Degree received/

pending and year

PART III:  EXPERIENCE

12. List all full time or otherwise significant jobs you have held, starting with the most recent.

Employer's name/address Dates Nature of duties

PART IV:  OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

13. Honors, scholarships, or prizes that you have received:

14. Membership in honor societies and professional organizations:

15. Activities and interests (campus, community, other):

PART V:  REFERENCES

16. Three reference forms are enclosed. References must be received by June 15, 2013 in order for an application to be considered. List below the individuals from whom you have requested references. All references must be sent directly to: Kentucky Library Association, 1501 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601.

Name    Institution   Telephone

17. Attach a short essay (no more than 500 words), typed only, describing your career objectives, why you have chosen librarianship as a career, reason for applying for this scholarship, other pertinent information that you would like the Scholarship Committee to know and how your immediate academic plans contribute to their attainment. Please submit the essay with the application form.

Information supplied by me on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and I understand that misrepresentation may cause denial or withdrawal of the scholarship.

Signature        Date      

Please return the completed application form, plus a copy of all related documents to: Kentucky Library Association, 1501 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601.

KENTUCKY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIP FOR MINORITY STUDENTS
LETTER OF REFERENCE

Name of Applicant

The applicant should fill out the line above and give this form to a person not related to the applicant who is acquainted with the applicant’s character, education, abilities, and aptitude for study in library science.

TO WRITERS OF LETTERS OF REFERENCE

The applicant whose name appears above has applied for a scholarship from the Kentucky Library Association (KLA) to attend an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited graduate school or National Council for Teacher Education (NCATE) accredited undergraduate library program. Please give us your candid opinion of the applicant's scholarship, personality, and potential study in library science. Use the reverse side of the form if necessary. Please return by June 15, 2013 to: Kentucky Library Association, 1501 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601.

Please type or print legibly. Thank you for your assistance.


Name


Position


Institution


Address