The Alaska State Library, through the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library Services and Technology Act (Federal Source CFDA 45.310) has generously provided funding for grants to attend conferences and other Professional Development opportunities.
2022-2023 GRANTS
Due to budget allocations, PD grants will only be available through the Alaska State Library for the 2022-2023 year. Details can be found on the Alaska State Library website or HERE.
Look for the section called "Continuing Education (CE) & Professional Development (PD) Grants", and then "For School Libraries (PD Grants)".
Look for the section called "Continuing Education (CE) & Professional Development (PD) Grants", and then "For School Libraries (PD Grants)".
Those interested can apply for grants to attend (and travel to) a variety of conferences, classes, and workshops for professional development, including the Alaska Library Association annual conference, American Library Association national conference, and online webinars.
School Library Media Specialist/School Librarian Jo Morse Scholarship
The stated purpose is to provide financial assistance to worthy students pursuing graduate studies leading to a library media specialist/school librarian certificate and to encourage graduates to return to Alaska to work in professional school library positions. Scholarships may be awarded for both on-campus and/or distance education programs. Preference will be given to an individual meeting the federal definition of Alaska Native ethnicity.
Eligibility
An applicant must be an Alaskan resident who:
Amount
Amount for the next academic year will be $4,000.
Criteria for Selection
An individual will be selected by a Scholarship Committee of AkLA based on the following criteria:
The stated purpose is to provide financial assistance to worthy students pursuing graduate studies leading to a library media specialist/school librarian certificate and to encourage graduates to return to Alaska to work in professional school library positions. Scholarships may be awarded for both on-campus and/or distance education programs. Preference will be given to an individual meeting the federal definition of Alaska Native ethnicity.
Eligibility
An applicant must be an Alaskan resident who:
- possesses a State of Alaska Teaching Certificate
- is eligible for acceptance, is currently enrolled, or will be a student in a graduate school library media specialist certificate program during the academic year, semester, or academic quarter for which the scholarship is received. The scholarship may not be used for Continuing education or recency credits for certification renewal.
- makes a commitment to work in an Alaska school library for a minimum of one year after graduation as a paid employee or a volunteer, or for two semesters for one semester’s financial assistance. A scholarship recipient who fails to fulfill this commitment will be expected to repay the money received.
Amount
Amount for the next academic year will be $4,000.
Criteria for Selection
An individual will be selected by a Scholarship Committee of AkLA based on the following criteria:
- Financial need
- Demonstrated scholastic ability and writing skills
- Applicant’s response to an essay question regarding his/her professional goals and objectives in pursuing a library media specialist certificate
- Strength of references. Three Applicant Reference Evaluation Forms are required, at least one of which must be from a librarian. References may include additional comments or letters.
- Fill out the form below and then mail a current resume, official college transcripts, and three references using the printable Word form (below) to AkLA Scholarship Committee, Att: Julie M. Niederhauser, Alaska State Library, PO Box 110571, Juneau, AK 99811.
- A complete application packet must be received by January 15 of the award year. The recipient is announced at the annual spring AkLA conference.
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