THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON LIBRARY

 LIBRARY STAFF ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The University of Texas at Arlington Library Staff Association Scholarship is designed to encourage library staff to continue their education and to advance their career goals.  

Each year, one or more scholarships may be offered, if funds are available.  For the academic year, 2006-07 two scholarships of $200 are available.

Rules for applicant(s):

ALL library professional and support staff members who: a) work at least half-time, b) have completed one year of employment at UT Arlington Library, and c) are planning to enroll in a college or university course are eligible for the scholarship.  Members of the Scholarship Committee are not eligible to apply for the UT Arlington Library Staff Association Scholarship during the time they are serving on the committee.

Continuing Education classes will not be considered for the award.

Award of the scholarship will be based on merit and not financial need, using these criteria:

1. Benefit of the course work to the library or to the individual’s position in the UT Arlington Library;
2. Benefit of the course to the individual’s career goals.

The scholarship award may be used for tuition, fees, and/or books or other course materials such as course packets.

Applicants may apply only once during the academic year, which is defined here as the fall and spring semesters.

Rules for the recipient(s):

The recipient(s) must submit proof of enrollment or intended enrollment to the committee in order to retain the awarded scholarship. 

A copy of the grade report or some other proof of completion of the course or courses must be submitted to the committee at the end of the semester during which the course or courses are taken.

Recipients who drop or fail a course, or leave the employment of UT Arlington Library during the semester for which the scholarship is awarded, must refund to the UT Arlington Library Staff Association the amount of the scholarship within three months of such action.

UT ARLINGTON LIBRARY STAFF ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Name:_____________________________________________________________

Position:____________________________________________________________

College / University you plan to attend: ____________________________________

If not UT Arlington, please explain why not:

                           Semester for which you are applying:

                            _________Fall  ________Spring      200___

Course or courses you plan to take; please give course titles:

___________________________________________________________________

Estimated cost: $_______________

Do you anticipate receiving funding from another source other than the fee waivers to which UT Arlington staff members are entitled, (e.g.), other scholarship funds, reimbursement funds?  If so, please explain briefly:

Please know that your signature indicates that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by the rules on the first page of this application.

Applicant signature:_____________________________________Date:___________________

I.                    Please indicate how this course or courses will benefit the UT Arlington Library in general or your position in particular.

II.                 Please indicate how this course(s) will aid in helping you to meet your overall career goals.

III.               Please let us know what you think of the application process?  Do you think it is sufficient as is?  If not, what changes would you recommend?   Please be specific.

Updated June 2006

Revised October 2004

Revised May 2004

Updated April 2005
LSA Scholarship Commit