Scholarship Graduate Postgraduate

Eunice J. H. Parker Scholarship Award

California Librarians Black Caucus-Greater Los Angeles Chapter

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
43
Days
May 31 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Letter of acceptance or proof of enrollment in an accredited library school
  • Checkmark Application Form
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  • Checkmark Essay
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Eunice J. H. Parker Scholarship Award
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Description

The Eunice J. H. Parker Scholarship Award recognizes Eunice J. H. Parker (1921-1984) who was instrumental in founding the CLBC Northern Chapter and worked untiringly as a member until her death. Before and after the forming of this organization, she devoted her time, energy, and much of her career recruiting and encouraging Blacks in the field of librarianship and other educational pursuits. The Eunice J. H. Parker Scholarship Award will be awarded to encourage and support Black students in the attainment of graduate or postgraduate degrees in library and/or information studies. Applicants must submit their letter of acceptance or proof of enrollment in an accredited library school; addresses and phone numbers of at least two references; and an essay. The amount of each award as well as the actual number granted will depend upon available funds. The application must be submitted to Shirley Coaston. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student or a postgraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for Black students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of California
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Library and Information Sciences
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: African

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Letter of acceptance or proof of enrollment in an accredited library school
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Email
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
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Address P.O. Box 882276
Los Angeles, CA 90009