Scholarships

2009 - Past Scholarship

Scholarship for the PNC/MLA Annual Meeting

Seattle WA, Oct 17-20

WMLA Professional Scholarship Information for PNC/MLA

The Washington Medical Librarians Association (WMLA) Library Professional Scholarship is designed to encourage librarian participation in the PNC/MLA Annual Chapter meeting. The aim of the fund is to equalize opportunities for attendance at programs and courses which improve professional development for librarians of Washington State.

All applicants must meet the eligibility criteria. The applications will be reviewed by designated members of the WMLA Executive Board, and all applicants will be notified of the Board's decisions

This scholarship covers regular meeting registration (by 9/15/09) at the PNC Member, All-Inclusive rate of $250.00 plus up to $300.00 for travel expenses (parking, transportation or lodging) or continuing education sessions at the meeting. The total amount of this scholarship will not exceed $550.00.

NOTE: Funds are generally reimbursed/disbursed to recipients after attendance at the meeting. One scholarship will be awarded.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicant must be a current PNC/MLA member, or register to become a member of PNC/MLA member before the chapter meeting commences.
2. Applicant must be a resident of the state of Washington.
3. The written application must be received by September 9, 2009.

Factors to be considered in awarding of the scholarship:

1. Distance to be traveled to event (generally greater than 50 miles)
2. Availability of institutional funding for past 2 years.
3. Availability/non-availability of other programs in the immediate area.
4. How attendance will benefit the professional's learning experience.
5. Current membership in WMLA.

WMLA Student Scholarship Information

The Washington Medical Librarians Association (WMLA) Student Scholarship is designed to encourage students' participation in the PNC/MLA Annual Chapter meeting. The aim of the fund is to improve access for future medical librarians in Washington and to equalize opportunities for attendance at events which improve the library student's development.

All applicants must meet the eligibility criteria. The applications will be reviewed by designated members of the WMLA Executive Board, and all applicants will be notified of the Board's decisions.

This scholarship covers regular meeting registration (by 9/15/09) at the student rate of $50.00 plus up to $300.00 for travel expenses (parking, transportation or lodging) or continuing education sessions at the meeting. The total amount of this scholarship will not exceed $350.00.

NOTE: Funds are generally reimbursed/disbursed to recipients after attendance at the meeting. One student scholarship will be awarded.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Applicant must be a current student at an accredited library school.
2. Applicant must be a current PNC/MLA member, or register to become a member of PNC/MLA member before the chapter meeting commences.
3. Applicant must be a resident of the state of Washington.
4. The written application must be received by September 9, 2009.

Factors to be considered in awarding of grants:

1. Distance to be traveled to event (generally greater than 50 miles).
2. Applicant's learning institution and list of relevant courses completed.
3. Availability/non-availability of other programs in the immediate area.
4. How attendance will benefit the student's learning experience.
5. Availability of institutional funding for past 2 years.
6. Current membership in WMLA.