Application deadline: December 31, 2022
Announcement of winner: January 31, 2023
SIS is accepting applications for one student or library staff members to attend any professional library conference of their choice in 2023, including, but not limited to: FLA, ALA, PLA, SLA, ACRL, etc. The maximum amount of the award is $500, to be distributed following the conference after the SIS Scholarship Committee receives an expense report and follow-up essay from the grant recipient.
Scholarship Eligibility
- Student Applicants must be enrolled in a Master’s program (or recently graduated with a Master’s degree in 2021) at either the University of South Florida or Florida State University.
- All staff (Librarians and Paraprofessionals) employed in a Florida Library. Engaged librarians in the profession, but not currently employed in a library, are eligible.
- Applicants must be members of Suncoast Information Specialists, (
http://www.suninfospec.org/membership).
Applicant Requirements
- Fill out this online application which includes an essay.
- The successful grant recipient will share their experiences at the conference with fellow SIS members by writing a conference report.
- The grant recipient will submit an expense report following the conference for reimbursement up to $500.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the SIS Scholarship Committee Chair, Heather Bush,
bushhk@eckerd.edu