3355 Bee Cave Rd., Ste. 401
Austin, TX 78746
Ph: (512)328-1518
Fax: (512)328-8852
E-mail: catherinel@txla.org
URL: http://www.txla.org

Century Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarship awarded to individuals with disabilities who are attending or have been admitted to an ALA (American Library Association) accredited library education program in Texas. Must be a TLA member. Focus: Library and Information Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award intended for the blind, hearing impaired, physically handicapped, learning impaired.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; reference(s). Deadline: 1/31. Contact: Catherine W. Lee, Director of Administration, 512-328-1518, catherinel@txla.org.

CULD (Academic Librarianship) Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award for a graduate student at a Texas ALA-accredited library education program. Must be a TLA member. Must have attained a B average in the last two years of a baccalaureate program. Focus: Library and Information Sciences.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 1. Maximum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Catherine W. Lee, Director of Administration, 512-328-1518, catherinel@txla.org.

Garrett Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarship awarded to Texas residents concentrating on studies in children's, young adult, or school librarianship. Must be studying at Texas institution. Focus: Library and Information Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $1,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 1/31. Contact: Catherine W. Lee, Director of Administration, 512-328-1518, catherinel@txla.org.

Ray C. Janeway Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarship awarded to a graduate student attending a Texas ALA (American Library Association) accredited library education program. Must be a resident of Texas. Focus: Library and Information Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $2,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 1/31. Contact: Catherine W. Lee, Director of Administration, 512-328-1518, catherinel@txla.org.

Spectrum Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Applicant must be an American Library Association (ALA) Spectrum Scholar, and a TLA member. Must also be enrolled in an ALA recognized master's degree program in library and information studies in Texas. Award restricted to Native-American, Asian, African-American and Hispanic applicants. Visit Web site for additional information. Focus: Library and Information Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo; Asian; African American; Hispanic.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 scholarship(s), totalling $4,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 1/31. Contact: Catherine W. Lee, Director of Administration, 512-328-1518, catherinel@txla.org.

VanDusen-Brady-Tobin Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarship awarded in even numbered years to Texas residents pursuing graduate studies at a Texas institution leading to a career as an elementary school or children's librarian. This scholarship is awarded in alternate years. The next scholarship will be awarded in 2006. Focus: Library and Information Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $1,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 1/31. Contact: Catherine W. Lee, Director of Administration, 512-328-1518, catherinel@txla.org.