Friends of the Library Scholarship Guidelines
While preference is given to applicants from Westwood, the program is open to anyone who resides in Westwood, the Pascack Valley or a community within the BCCLS system.
Completed application form (download form below) should be accompanied by:
Deadline for submission is March 1.
Applicant must maintain a B average.
Payment of award will be made at completion of the enrolled course(s).
Applicants will be reviewed by a committee of three.
The President of the Friends will review with the committee members the most promising applicants. The President will have the final decision.
The award will be $3,000.00.
When the final decision is made, the Treasurer of the Friends will be notified to prepare the check.
Announcement of the scholarship winner and amount of award will be presented at the May meeting of the Friends. Consideration will be given to having a public ceremony at the Library with the appropriate press. A larger event my be held at the applicant's graduation.
Files will be maintained at the Library for all candidates for historical purposes.
Completed application form (download form below) should be accompanied by:
- Copy of acceptance letter (if newly enrolled) from an ALA accredited library school
- Transcript of current courses and grades if enrolled
- Personal statement of career goals
- Two letters of recommendation
- Proof of residency in any eligible town
Deadline for submission is March 1.
Applicant must maintain a B average.
Payment of award will be made at completion of the enrolled course(s).
Applicants will be reviewed by a committee of three.
The President of the Friends will review with the committee members the most promising applicants. The President will have the final decision.
The award will be $3,000.00.
When the final decision is made, the Treasurer of the Friends will be notified to prepare the check.
Announcement of the scholarship winner and amount of award will be presented at the May meeting of the Friends. Consideration will be given to having a public ceremony at the Library with the appropriate press. A larger event my be held at the applicant's graduation.
Files will be maintained at the Library for all candidates for historical purposes.
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