[Libs-Or] Apply for 2010 - 2011 Oregon Library Assn MLIS Scholarships

[gsharp at cclsd.org]

Apply Now for 2010 - 2011 OLA MLIS Scholarships

The application process is open for Oregon residents enrolled or 
planning to enroll in a graduate course of study for the Masters in 
Library & Information Science degree for the 2010 - 2011 academic year. 
Applications from eligible students are sought for over $17,000 in 
scholarship awards. Current recipients of OLA MLIS scholarships may 
reapply annually for up to three years of awards.

The scholarship application process deadline is March 1, 2010. Before 
applying read OLA’s Scholarship Program guidelines and eligibility 
requirements. OLA's scholarship application and requirements are 
available as an electronic eApplication, through the Oregon Student 
Assistance Commission (OSAC), at www.GetCollegeFunds.org
Applicants who submit their applications by February 16 are entered in 
drawings for $500 Early Bird awards.

Open the 2010 – 2011 OSAC Scholarship Catalog and enter a search for 
Scholarship Code 471 or for the Oregon Library Association to see the 
requirements.
Additional information about the deadlines and more is available at 
www.GetCollegeFunds.org/deadlines.html

At the OSAC site, you can read about OLA's program, and search the more 
than 340 scholarships OSAC manages. The scholarship application process 
is confidential, and there is no fee to apply.

The OSAC office is located at 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100, 
Eugene, OR 97401. For questions about OLA’s scholarship and OSAC 
scholarship programs call 800-452-8807 or email: awardinfo at osac.state.or.us

Funding for OLA’s scholarships is provided by a Library Services and 
Technology Grant administered by the Oregon State Library and through 
the generosity of OLA members who have donated to the scholarship fund. 
OLA members are encouraged to make donations to support this new OLA 
initiative by using the MLIS Scholarship Contribution Form at 
www.olaweb.org in the Membership section. The Early Bird awards are 
privately funded.

-- 
Gary Sharp

Director of Library Services

North Bend Public Library
1800 Sherman
North Bend OR 97549
541-756-1073 voice or fax


“A library is a shelter for the mind and spirit.”  - Tom McCall