[Asis-l] FW: RMSLA Rebecca Jackson Memorial Scholarship Application announcement

[Junus, Ranti]

[Forwarded on behalf of Michelle Rainbolt (mrainbol at du.edu)]


Now is the time to apply for the Rocky Mountain Chapter SLA Rebecca
Jackson Memorial Scholarship!
 
YOU could be the winner of the 2007 Rebecca Jackson Memorial
Scholarship!

Each year, the Rocky Mountain Chapter of SLA awards a scholarship to a
library school student currently enrolled in a graduate degree program
in Library/Information Science. Eligible candidates are required to be
living in the Chapter region (Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, or South Dakota)
and/or be enrolled in a graduate library school program in the Chapter
region or abroad (distance program.)

The amount awarded depends on the amount raised through our scholarship
fundraising event held each year. This year's event features an
afternoon of Stories on Stage - Great Stories Read by Great Actors!
Belly laughs, passionate discussions, and homemade
cookies..."Generations to Generations" on August 26 at 2pm at the Denver
Performing Arts Complex, Stage Theatre. For more information - go to the
RMSLA blog at http://units.sla.org/chapter/crmt/index.asp

This year's event promises to be as much fun as last year's wine
tasting/silent auction. You may also make a contribution at any time to
the scholarship fund by contacting the RMSLA Treasurer, Heather
Whitehead at hwhitehe at mines.edu

Of course, you cannot be awarded the scholarship unless you fill out an
application first. The application essentials, in MS Word format, are
listed below along with additional guidelines and information. A
"fill-in" PDF application can be found on the RMSLA website at
http://units.sla.org/chapter/crmt/index.asp
<http://units.sla.org/chapter/crmt/index.asp>   Click on the Rebecca
Jackson Memorial Scholarship link! 

Or you can contact Michelle Rainbolt, the RMSLA Academic Relations Chair
and she will provide a copy upon request. However, to be considered for
a scholarship award, your application must be postmarked by August 31,
2007.

Find out how to apply below!
Good Luck!

Michelle Rainbolt 
303-795-7151 or 303-204-2117 or mrainbol at du.edu

 

Application guidelines and process:

Applicants must be residents (and living) in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming or
South Dakota.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an initial graduate degree
program in library and information science, whether in the Chapter
region or via a distance graduate program. (The scholarship is not
awarded to PhD candidates or for continuing education/certificate
programs.)

Part-time and/or online students are eligible as well as full-time
students.

Applicants must be SLA members. If the person is not an SLA member upon
application, they should be by award time. Belonging to a related
special libraries organization such as CCML or CoALL is a plus.

Eligible candidates need to have completed classes so that they have an
academic track record and a school reference.  If they are accepted to a
program, but have not completed any coursework prior to the application
deadline, we recommend that they apply the following year.

The person needs to display financial need.  If financial need is not
described or documented, the candidate may be contacted for additional
information during a tight decision.  If an individual has financial
need, but is receiving a form of financial aid or other scholarships,
then it is considered when evaluating their financial need.

The candidate needs to articulate an interest in special libraries.
Work background is considered in evaluating their interest.

Involvement in the Rocky Mountain Chapter is a plus.


Other criteria we consider:

We would like the award to go to someone who is committed to staying in
the region, if possible.  Indications are that they have a home or
family and an employment history in the area, and are not just residing
there for a year or two while in school.

Rocky Mountain Chapter, SLA
Rebecca Jackson Memorial Scholarship Application


Name____________________________________________________________

Email __________________________________________________________

Phone ________________________Best time of day to call__________

Street address:_________________________________________________

City_______________________State/Province:_______Zip____________

 

Graduate Library Program you are enrolled in:

Name of Institution_____________________________________________

Address of Institution__________________________________________

Dates attended____________ Expected Graduation date_____________

Credit Hrs. Completed:_________Credit Hrs. Remaining:___________

 

Reference from school who knows your work:

Name and title:_________________________________________________

Phone____________________________email__________________________

 

Other Reference:

Name and title:_________________________________________________

Phone____________________________email__________________________

 

Honors, prizes, awards, and honor societies: ____________________

________________________________________________________________

 

Special focus of study: ________________________________________ 

Describe briefly any independent study, research or thesis completed or
in process:

 

 


 

Are you an SLA member? ______

Other professional society or organization memberships: 

 

Please describe your interest or experience in Special Libraries:

 

 

Financial need: 

One of the factors used to decide who will receive this scholarship is
financial need.  Please let us know why you are applying for this
scholarship.  Please attach any supporting documentation, and list any
other scholarships received or applied for.

 

 

 


 

Education:

 

Undergraduate

Name of Institution_____________________________________________

Address of Institution__________________________________________

City__________________________State________Zip__________________

Dates attended____________Degree________________________________

Grade Point Average______________Subject________________________

 

Previous Graduate work 

Name of Institution_____________________________________________

Address of Institution__________________________________________

City__________________________State________Zip__________________

Dates attended____________Degree________________________________

Grade Point Average_______________Subject_______________________

 

Other Post Secondary schools or institutions

 

Name of Institution_____________________________________________

Address of Institution__________________________________________

Dates attended____________Degree________________________________

Grade Point Average_______________Subject_______________________

 

Name of Institution_____________________________________________

Address of Institution__________________________________________

Dates attended____________ Degree_______________________________

Grade Point Average_______________Subject_______________________

 


 

Experience: Please list below, last three positions held.

Name & Address of Library, Company, Etc:

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

 

Position: ______________________________________Dates___________

Duties: 

Name & Address of Library, Company, Etc:

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

 

Position: ______________________________________ Dates__________

Duties: 

 

Name & Address of Library, Company, Etc: 

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Position: _______________________________________ Dates_________

Duties: 

 

 

You may attach any additional pages or documentation to this
application.

 

 

 

 

 

I agree to notify Rocky Mountain Chapter, SLA if I relocate, or of all
changes in my financial and academic status which occur during and after
the period in which my application is being considered. I understand the
Association may withdraw its offer of a scholarship if I fail to report
such changes.

 

signature:______________________________________________________

 

date:___________________________________________________________

 

 

Questions: Michelle Rainbolt 303-795-7151 or 303-204-2117 or
mrainbol at du.edu

Submit application by August 31, 2007 (must be postmarked by) to:

 

Michelle M. Rainbolt, RMSLA
3522 W. Patterson Pl.
Littleton, CO 80123
mrainbol at du.edu <mailto:mrainbol at du.edu>  or
fax to attn: Wanda McDavid
303-778-7691 (Fax)