Scholarship amounts: In-state conference/learning opportunity: Up to $750
Out-of-state conference/learning opportunity: Up to $1,250
Virtual conference/learning opportunity: Up to $500
The amount awarded is based on the needs of the applicant. Scholarship funding can be used for travel, registration fees, and online professional development classes and workshops.
(University and college courses are excluded.)Application Deadlines: Applications will be reviewed on a quarterly basis and applicants will be notified within 30 days of the application deadline.
September 1 - deadline for events occurring in November, December, January
December 1 - deadline for events occurring in February, March, April
March 1 - deadline for events occurring in May, June, or July
June 1 - deadline for events occurring in August, September, or October
Please note that the travel portion of the scholarships are paid after an event is attended. GPLS’ portion of the scholarship will come in the form of a reimbursement to the library system of the winner for travel costs, including room and board. Please copy and paste the following web address to access the GPLS’ travel reimbursement procedures.
https://georgialibraries.org/stategrants_accounting/Travel_Reimbursement_Procedures_non-employees.pdfDescription:-Applicants must be employed at a Georgia public library.
-Applicants can only apply once per fiscal year.
Selection Criteria:-Complete responses
-Clear articulation of a professional goal(s)
-Impact on current professional practice
-Preference will be given to those presenting or have an active role at the event
