Kentucky School Media Association

Regional School Media Librarian Scholarships

Purpose:   To encourage and support persons from the state of Kentucky who wish to become certified as School Library Media Specialists.

Eligibility:  

  1. Applicants must be resident of the state of Kentucky.
  2. Applicants must be a full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate students who are currently enrolled in or have been accepted into a state accredited program leading to certification as a school media librarian.

Amount:    $200.00/academic year. Those who have received the scholarships are eligible to reapply.

Deadline:  Forward a copy of the application form and other required documents by June 1, 2001 to:

Christine McIntosh, KSMA President

4662 Highway 44 East

Shepherdsville, KY 40165

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Application

Name __________________________________________________________________

Permanent Address ________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

County ___________________________Telephone______________________________

Please include the following on attached pages:

  1. A discussion of your reason for wanting to become a school media librarian. Your discussion should not exceed one page type-written, double spaced.

  2. A brief statement of how you will benefit from the scholarship award. Include any circumstances of which the Scholarship Committee should be apprised concerning your financial situation, including any type of financial aid that you will be receiving during the academic year.

  3. Two letters of recommendation to support your application

  4. Confirmation of  your enrollment in or acceptance into a state accredited program leading to certification as a school media librarian (i.e. copy of your written acceptance into a certification program, written confirmation on letterhead from the college or university.)