Sponsor
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American
Indian Library Association
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Title
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2008-2009 SCHOLARSHIP
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Administrator
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c/o
Joan S. Howland
Treasurer, American Indian Library Association
University of Minnesota Law Library
229 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
e-mail: howla001@umn.edu
url: www.nativeculturelinks.com/aila_scholarship.htm
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Purpose
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To
encourage the entry of qualified American Indians and Alaskan Natives
into the library profession.
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Eligibility
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Enrolled
member of a federally recognized tribe; Demonstrate sustained involvement
in and commitment to American Indian community, concerns and initiatives;
Admitted to a graduate program in Library/Information Sciences Accredited
by the American Library Association; Enrolled a minimum of 6 hours each
semester of the year scholarship awarded.
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General Information
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Preference
to applicants employed in a tribal library or who are currently employed
in a library serving American Indian populations. Financial need will be
considered in determining scholarship recipients. Recipients may reapply
in subsequent years but may not receive an award for more than two
consecutive years.
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Awards
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$500.
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Deadlines
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April
1, 2008
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Required Documentation
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Complete
Application; Personal Statement; Resume: Official documentation of tribal
enrollment; Two (2) Letters of Recommendation; Evidence of
Enrollment/Letter of Acceptance.
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