Would you like to go to a conference or take a class and not have to pay? How about present at a conference and like to have your expenses covered? NEMA can help!

NEMA is currently accepting applications for the following scholarships: Continuing Education Scholarship, Workshop/Conference Scholarship, and Presenter Scholarship.

Go to http://nema.k12.ne.us/mem.dir/scholarships.html to learn more and download the application forms. Applications are simple and are due by March 15th.

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NLA: Louise A. Nixon Scholarship Purpose The Louise A. Nixon Scholarship Fund was established to support students who pursue graduate level library education. Full-time and part-time students are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must meet these Nebraska Library Association guidelines. Applicant Requirements 1. Applicant must be accepted by an ALA-accredited graduate school of library/information science; OR , Applicant must be accepted by a graduate media program that meets the ALA/AASL curriculum guidelines within a unit accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. 2. Applicant must meet one of the following criteria – 1. Resident of Nebraska for at least one year 2. Member of NLA for at least one year 3. Employee, past or present, of a Nebraska library for at least one year 3. Applicant will submit an official copy of his or her college transcript. 4. Applicant will submit two letters of recommendation. 5. Applicant will write a personal statement explaining (1) her or his employment history; (2) his or her employment expectations after graduation; and (3) her or his expected graduation date. 6. Applicant will provide his or her estimated education expenses. 7. A personal interview may be requested by the Scholarship Committee. Scholarship Conditions 1. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate the best potential for employment in Nebraska libraries after graduation. 2. One award per person is given. Scholarship applicants must deserve the award. Scholarships will not be awarded automatically if only one person applies. 3. Applications must be received by the NLA Scholarship Committee on or before April 15 th of the current year. 4. Scholarships will be paid directly to the educational institution. If the award exceeds the remaining tuition, the extra money can be used for school-related expenses.

Application To obtain an application, go to www.nebraskalibraries.org/scholarship.htm

Application deadline is April 15th of the current year

New scholarship recipients will be announced in May