MLAA 2023 Fall Scholarship Application Form

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Uploaded: July 25, 2023, 9:12 a.m.

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To be eligible for the MLAA Scholarship Program applicants must currently work (for a minimum of one year) in a Massachusetts Public Library in a community of 35,000 population or less and their annual salary may not exceed $35,000.

There are two types of individual funding offered to prospective applicants currently employed in a Massachusetts public library.
1. Scholarship Assistance (Individual): Scholarships ranging from $350-500 may be given to cover courses and training programs which must be directly applicable to pursuing an MLS/MLIS degree. Previous grant awardees may apply; however, in no case will more than three scholarships be made to an individual.
(Please Note: Occasionally a small amount of additional money is available for a travel allowance for those commuting 80 miles or more.)

2. Continuing Education Grant (Individual): Grants with a $400 maximum may be given to an individual to cover taking an online course, attending a workshop or program that will help cover costs. Requests for individuals wishing support for course work outside the LS degree program should apply using this application form.

*Please email completed application to MLAA masslibraryaidassoc@gmail.com* Applications must be received by 4PM on August 11, 2023 and no applications will be considered after this deadline. Notification will take place in early September. Problems with attachments? Please email either Barbara Friedman bibliogal@gmail.com or Shelley Quezada shelley.quezada@mass.gov