Baccalaureate Scholarships
Baccalaureate Scholarship
Application Form
Baccalaureate Scholarship
Recommendation Form
The Friends Scholarship Fund was established to enhance the capability of the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) staff and volunteers to deliver high quality service to the citizens of Fairfax County by assisting in their development. One (1) BAC scholarship is awarded each year. Additional scholarships may be provided, dependent on the availability of funds. These scholarships are available to employees and volunteers who clearly intend to obtain an undergraduate degree that will meet the requirements for entrance into a Library Science graduate program, and who plan to remain employed within the FCPL System. The awards are for $1,500, and they are merit-based scholarships. 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.
Scholarships 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.
For further information, please write or call 703-324-8300.
Fairfax Library Foundation
Friends Scholarship Fund
Attn: Baccalaureate Scholarships
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 329
Fairfax, VA 22035
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much will be awarded?
$1,500
for each scholarship awarded.
2. How many scholarships will be awarded?
The
number will depend on the availability of funds.
The
Foundation is not required to select a recipient if none of the submissions
merit the award in a given year.
3. What eligibility criteria will be considered?
Work
or volunteer within the FCPL System,
Current
enrollment or acceptance in, or have received credit toward, a baccalaureate
program that will 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.
The
application must be received or postmarked by April 15.
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 a baccalaureate program that will meet the requirements for entrance into
a Masters in Library Science graduate 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 Friends Scholarship Fund 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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Baccalaureate Application Form
Baccalaureate Recommendation Form
Continuing Education | Masters of Library Science | 2009 Awardees