OLA MLIS Scholarship Applications Re-Opens in October 2010

The Oregon Library Association offers financial assistance for eligible Oregon residents enrolled or planning to enroll in ALA-accredited masters' degree programs in library and information science.  The deadline for submitting applications for the 2011-2012 academic year is March 1, 2011. Applications for this academic year are accepted starting in October 2010.  The application process for the 2010-2011 academic year closed March 1, 2010.  To apply during October 2010 - March 1, 2011, go to the scholarships catalog of the Oregon Student Assistance Commission at www.getcollegefunds.org and find OLA's scholarship program by searching for program 471.

Scholarship awards decisions are made by OLA's MLIS Scholarship Selection Committee in June, with approval by the OLA Executive Board. Scholarship awards are released to students' financial aid offices at their university shortly afterwards, through the Oregon Student Assistance Commssion.

The Oregon Library Association's MLIS Scholarship Program is supported in whole or part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, 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 OLA initiative by using the MLIS Scholarship Contribution Form at www.olaweb.org in the Membership section.