The Esther Schlundt Memorial Scholarship Fund, named in honor of an outstanding reference librarian at Purdue University, provides scholarship funding for one or more applicants entering or currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited graduate degree program in library and information science or seeking a Library Technical Assistant Associate Degree (until Ivy Tech phases out) or enrolled in courses in an approved public library certification program. Public library certification candidates must submit documentation of enrollment in an approved public library certification program. The applicant's program of study must meet the current criteria as required by the Indiana Professional Standards Board or, if for a school library, Indiana Department of Education licensing. All scholarship recipients are chosen based on their interest in librarianship as a profession, their potential in the library field, academic record and references. Each must accept employment in an Indiana library within one year after completing his or her library education and must continue to work in an Indiana library for at least one year after accepting employment. If a recipient does not comply with these conditions, the scholarship must be repaid as a loan. Two letters of recommendation are required. At least one recommendation must be from a librarian. All letters of recommendation should be of a professional nature. References from current or previous employers, library trustees, current or previous teachers or professors, or others who comment on your potential as a library professional are acceptable. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.