Undergraduate Scholarships
Undergraduate Scholarship
Application Form
Undergraduate Scholarship
Recommendation Form
The Foundation’s Scholarship Program was established to enhance the capability of the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) staff and volunteers to deliver high quality service to the residents of Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax by assisting in their development. One (1) undergraduate degree scholarship is awarded each year to a highly qualified individual. However, the Scholarship Committee may consider awarding additional scholarships dependent on the availability of highly qualified candidates and funds. The scholarship is available to employees and volunteers of the FCPL System who clearly intend to obtain an undergraduate degree that will meet the requirements for entrance into a Library Science graduate program, and who intend to remain employed within the FCPL System. The award is for $1,500, and it is a merit-based scholarship. Please consider applying for a scholarship.
The Scholarship Committee will review applications that are postmarked or received by April 15. The application should be sent to the address below.
The scholarship will be awarded on a merit basis without regard to race, gender, religion, age, physical disability, or sexual orientation. The Scholarship Committee considers the merit of each application carefully and factors evaluated will include:
Evidence
of commitment to a career in librarianship, preferably within the FCPL
System,
Potential
for outstanding achievement in the library profession,
Academic
excellence, and
Extent
of involvement with FCPL.
Each applicant will be notified of the Scholarship Committee’s decision within four (4) weeks of the closing date. Scholarship Committee decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
For further information, please write or call 703-324-8300.
Fairfax Library Foundation
Attn: Undergraduate Scholarships
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 329
Fairfax, VA 22035
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much will be awarded?
$1,500
is awarded for the scholarship.
2. How many scholarships will be awarded?
As a general practice, one (1) undergraduate degree scholarship is awarded each year to a highly qualified individual. However, the Scholarship Committee may consider awarding additional scholarships dependent on the availability of highly qualified candidates and funds.
The Foundation is not required to select a recipient if none of the submissions merit the award in a given year. Scholarship Committee decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
3. What eligibility criteria will be considered?
The application must be received or postmarked by April 15.
The application must be complete.
Work or volunteer within the FCPL System,
Current enrollment or acceptance in, or have received credit toward, an undergraduate degree program or course of study that will lead to and meet the requirements for entrance into a Masters in Library Science graduate program.
Evidence of the intention to obtain a graduate degree in Library Science and to remain employed within the FCPL System.
4. Does membership in a Friends group qualify as volunteer service?
Yes, substantial volunteer work as a member of a Friends group is qualifying.
5. What proof of course work or enrollment is required?
Evidence of course work or current enrollment in or possession of a letter of acceptance to an undergraduate degree program or course of study that will lead to and meet the requirements for entrance into a Masters in Library Science graduate program. Also, indicate undergraduate course work that is intended to prepare you for entrance into a graduate Library Science degree program.
6. What factors will be considered in evaluating the application?
Extent of employment or volunteer service in the FCPL System.
Evidence of commitment to a career in librarianship, preferably within the FCPL System.
An essay describing specific competencies or characteristics offered for the field of librarianship will be critical to the selection process.
Individual merit, not need-based.
7. What is the payment policy?
Payment will be made directly to the school for crediting to your account.
A transcript must be furnished to the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee upon completion of the term.
8. If I receive a scholarship, may I apply for another?
Yes, you may apply for additional scholarships.
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Undergraduate Application Form
Undergraduate Recommendation Form
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