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From: MLA - Student Interest Group [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Joseph Thompson [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 10:11 AM
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Subject: [SIG] Do you know about the MLA Educational Grants?

Hello Student Interest Group Members,

Do you know that the Maryland Library Association offers Education Grants?  The form is very easy to complete and offers the possibility of getting you $250-$500 toward your degree.  Key details from the form:


·       “Membership in MLA for a minimum of 6 months prior to the date of application is required for consideration… Applicants receiving funds from another source must provide details of such funding and show that MLA funds are needed as a supplement.”


·       “The amount of scholarship grants varies based on available funds and the number of applications.  Grants in the range of $250 - $500 are typical.  Library school courses qualify, as do undergraduate courses at all levels.  Non-credit bearing courses that are approved for certification renewal are also eligible.  The Professional Development Panel Educational Grants Subcommittee will award grants based on eligibility criteria and according to funding approved yearly by the MLA Executive Board.”


·       “WHAT DEADLINES APPLY?  The deadlines are January 15 and July 15 of each year.“

Get all of the details on the application form: http://www.mdlib.org/forms/docs/ed_grant.doc

Good luck!
-Joe, SIG Chair


Joseph Thompson
Associate Director
Western Maryland Regional Library
[NEW ADDRESS!]
101 Tandy Drive
Hagerstown, MD  21740
Office Phone: 301-739-3250 x140
Cell Phone: 301-331-3820
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Western Maryland Regional Library serves the public libraries of Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties.

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