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The Middletown Library Memorial Scholarship Fund

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Middletown Township Public Library
55 New Monmouth Road ~ Middletown, NJ 07748
Telephone (732) 747-4710 ~ Susan O'Neal, Director

Please read the attached application and announcement in full before completing the application form. Application forms are available from the Middletown Township Public Library Reference Desk or by calling (732) 671-3700, ext.311. Please return completed application, with transcripts if possible, postmarked no later than June 30, 2008 to:

Scholarship Committee
Middletown Township Public Library
55 New Monmouth Road
Middletown, New Jersey  07748

Applicants accepted for further consideration may be asked to appear before the Library Board of Trustees for a personal interview.

 

THE MIDDLETOWN LIBRARY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
INCLUDING THE CONOVER-WIHTOL BEQUESTS

PURPOSE:
To provide funds for deserving scholars participating in Master of Library Science (MLS) programs or other post graduate library science degree. Our purpose is to promote educational goals of current employees.

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS:
The amount of each scholarship will be no less than $500.00 per annum. The number of awards per year will be wholly within the discretion of the Board of Trustees.

MANNER OF DISTRIBUTION:
All monies awarded to scholarship recipients will be disbursed to the college or university they are attending, to be applied against tuition or fees charged. The check will be made out jointly to the college/university and the recipient.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The candidate must:

1. Complete the standard application form which can be obtained from the Library.

2. Submit a written statement of 200 words indicating what contribution you can make to the library profession and librarianship as a career.

3. Submit a transcript from the college/university you are attending (Graduate or Undergraduate).

4. Submit two reference letters.

5. Submit evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an accredited program for a MLS or advanced degree.

6. Submit all applications and attachments to the Middletown Township Library by June 30th of each year the scholarship is offered.

SCHOLARSHIP CONDITIONS:

1. Must be a resident of New Jersey.

2. Must be attending or be accepted for admission to an accredited School of Library Science for a Masters degree in Library Science or other post graduate library science degree.

3. Must meet requirements of character and scholarship as determined by the selection committee.

REQUIREMENTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT
FOR EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES FOR LIBRARY EMPLOYEES

Subject to the availability of funds, Middletown Township Library employees who wish to attend school and seek reimbursement may be granted reimbursement if in view of the Director and the Board of Trustees the course will show a direct benefit to the Library.

The selected course/seminar must be a library science related course. No reimbursement will be granted unless a "C" average or better is maintained. The employee must be employed by the Library for 1 year and reimbursement shall be for the course tuition and books only.

Each course request must be approved in advance of the registration by the Board of Trustees. Approval and amount are wholly within the Board's discretion.

 

CONOVER-WIHTOL SCHOLARSHIP

I wish to apply for the Conover-Wihtol Scholarship. I have read the announcement and am qualified to apply in terms of residency and education.

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(Signature)                                    

The following must accompany this application or, in case of the transcript, be forwarded for the application to be considered:

a. Transcript from college or university attended (graduate or undergraduate).

b. A 150-200 word statement indicating what contribution you feel you can make to the library profession and to librarianship as a career.

c. Submit two reference letters.

d. Submit evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an accredited program for a MLS or advanced degree.

Name _________________________________________________________________________
                         Last                                     First                                 Middle

Address (current) ________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________ Phone ______________________

Address (permanent) _____________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________ Phone ______________________

 

Intended use of scholarship if granted: School, date, courses _____________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

 

Education
          High School (Name and Location) ______________________________________________

          _______________________________________________________________ Year ______

          College or University (Name and Location) _______________________________________

          __________________________________________________________________________

         Year _______ Degree ________ Major ___________________ Minor __________________

         Professional Library Education (School and Location) _______________________________

         ___________________________________________________________________________

         Year _______ Courses ________________________________________________________

 

Work Experience (List most recent first; use additional 8 1/2 x 11" paper if necessary)
          Library (Name and Address) ___________________________________________________

          ___________________________________________________________________________

          Position _______________________________________ Dates _______________________

          Other (Name and Address) ____________________________________________________

          ___________________________________________________________________________

          Position _______________________________________ Dates _______________________

 

References (Professional or business and educational, NOT Personal)
          Librarian or Employer

          Name _________________________________________ Title _________________________

          Address ____________________________________________________________________

          ____________________________________________________________________________

          Teacher or Faculty Member

          Name _________________________________________ Title _________________________

          Address ____________________________________________________________________

          ____________________________________________________________________________

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2001-08
CJRLC Executive Director: Connie Paul
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