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Cicely Phippen Marks Scholarship

American Library Association (ALA)

This scholarship was established in June 2007, which is sponsored by the Federal and Armed Forces Round Table. This was named after Cicely Phippen Marks, a 24-year member of ALA who was active in both FAFLRT and the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS). She spent much of her career working in federal libraries. The scholarship program benefits individual who is pursuing an MLS specializing in federal librarianship in an ALA-accredited program.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Attend ALA accredited Master's Program.
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    No more than 12 semester hours towards MLS/MLIS/MIS prior to date of year awarded.
  • Residence:
    Permanent Resident (or U.S. or Canadian Citizen)
  • Citizenship:
    U.S. or Canadian Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
  • Major/Career:
    Pursuing an MLS specializing in federal librarianship in an ALA-accredited program.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Personal Statement.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Completed references (only references on the official online form will be accepted). A total of three references must be submitted. You will be prompted to indicate your professional references within the online application.
  • Other Materials:
    Completed online application

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