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Ann Gibson Scholarship

Youth Services Section of the New York Library Association

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
170
Days
May 31 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Description

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a person who has chosen to pursue graduate studies that will lead to New York State certification as a youth specialist in a public library or school media center. Applicants must be a regular or student member of NYLA/YSS at the time of submitting the application. They must not be an officer or employee, or relative of an officer or employee, of the New York Library Association, New York Library Association Council, or the Executive Board of the Youth Services Section of the New York Library Association. Applicants must be a resident of (or employed in) New York State at the time of the award. Two supporting statements that document the applicant's competence and commitment to youth services librarianship must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$1,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkBoth full-time and part-time students
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of New York
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Library and Information Sciences

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Supporting statement; Verification of current NYLA membership
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Transcript
For more info, please visit our site
Contact AnnaLee Dragon
Executive Director
director@nyla.org
Tel: 518-432-6952 ext. 101 Address 6021 State Farm Road
Guilderland, NY 12084