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Ann Gibson Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to a person who has chosen to pursue graduate studies in New York that will lead to New York State certification as a youth service specialist in a public library or school library media center. Award restricted to New York residents. 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; autobiography; reference(s). Deadline: 5/31. Contact: YSS Scholarship Committee Chair.

Lake Placid Educational Foundation/NYLA Scholarship

(University/Scholarship)

Purpose: For a deserving student to pursue a Master's Degree in Library Science at an ALA-accredited library school in New York State. Applicant must be willing to seek a job in New York State for at least two years following conferral of the degree. See Web site for further details: http://www.nyla.org. Focus: Library and Information Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum award amount: $12000. Contact: YSS Scholarship Committee Chair.

Youth Services Section Spring Conference Scholarship

(University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award to encourage continuing education in the field of Youth Services. Available to YSS/NYLA members who are current working library members, graduate library students, and others involved in fields related to youth services. Application available at the youth services section at http://www.nyla.org. Focus: Library and Information Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 2. Maximum award amount: $250. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 scholarship(s), totalling $500. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s). Deadline: 3/1. Contact: YSS Scholarship Committee Chair.