PBCLA Scholarship

The deadline for the 2009 scholarship has passed, and the recipient has been selected.

We welcome donations to the scholarship fund via Paypal, or by check mailed to:

The Palm Beach County Library Association will award a $1000 Scholarship in 2009 to a student enrolled in graduate study in librarianship leading to a Masters degree or Ph.D. degree or for post-MLS study. The scholarship will be granted for graduate study in librarianship at an ALA accredited school of library or information science.
Application requirements consist of:

• Membership in the Palm Beach County Library Association.
• A letter of reference from a librarian or information professional.
• A copy of the acceptance letter from the school you are attending.
• An essay discussing “How Libraries Can Prepare for Changing Economic Conditions.”

The essay must be a 700 word formal essay, double spaced, in an 11 pt. font with end or foot noting preferred.

The deadline for entries to be received is May 15, 2009. Entries must be mailed to:

Palm Beach County Library Association
P. O. Box 22348
West Palm Beach FL 33416