Blance E. Woolls Scholarship
Note: All required documents must be submitted electronically.
The Woolls scholarship is awarded to a student beginning Library and Information Studies at an ALA-accredited school with the intention of pursuing a career in school library media service. Requirements for this scholarship include:
- Applicant must have been admitted to a graduate program in Library and Information Studies accredited by the American Library Association and have not completed more than 12 hours by the Fall semester following the March 15th deadline.
- Applicant should have the clear intention of pursuing a career in school library media service.
- A completed application form [PDF].
- One page typed autobiography. Applicants are judged upon several factors but the autobiographical note is of prime importance.
- Up-to-date transcripts from all institutions of higher learning.
- Three letters of recommendation from academic instructors, employers, and/or supervisors of paid or volunteer work experience.