Edwin S. Gleaves Scholarship Application

EDWIN S. GLEAVES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Last Name First Name

Address

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Do you currently live in Tennessee?

Are you a current member of TLA? What school are you currently enrolled or planning to attend in the coming year?

Will you attend classes via distance education or as an on-campus student?

How did you find out about the Gleaves Scholarship?

Please provide the following materials for application*: (Applications must have all documentation to be considered)  Both an undergraduate and graduate transcript (does not need to be official). New graduate students should send proof of acceptance into a library or information science graduate program. A letter from the dean or director of the graduate program is recommended.

 Current resume.

 Two letters of reference using the Gleaves Scholarship Recommendation Form (may be emailed separately from the application packet).

 A 500-1000 word essay indicating specific competencies or characteristics you have to offer the field of librarianship. Note activities that indicate your potential for achievement in the profession. Explain how receiving the Gleaves Scholarship will help you reach your potential in the profession.

Application materials will be accepted in electronic format via email only. The deadline for submission is Friday, December 2, 2016. The Scholarship Committee will review all completed applications and notify the recipient on or before Friday, December 16, 2016. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Christina Chester-Fangman at 931-221-1267 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

Christina Chester-Fangman and Amy Dye Reeves Co-chairs, TLA Scholarship Committee 2016-17

TO BE CONSIDERED, EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS TO: Christina Chester-Fangman [email protected]

*To be eligible for the Edwin S. Gleaves Scholarship, an applicant:  Must be accepted or currently enrolled in a  Must be a TLA member in good standing library or information science graduate program (master’s or doctorate level) which  Must be a Tennessee resident has ALA or NCATE accreditation  Must hold an undergraduate degree

EDWIN S. GLEAVES SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION FORM

This completed form and application packet must be received no later than December 2, 2016. Please email this form to Christina Chester-Fangman at [email protected].

Applicant Name:

Please evaluate this student/employee (compared to all students you have taught/employees you have supervised) by checking the appropriate box below:

Scholarship  Good (Upper 25%)  Excellent (Upper 15%)  Superior (Upper 5%)

Application (initiative, enthusiasm for work, degree of application)

 Good (Upper 25%)  Excellent (Upper 15%)  Superior (Upper 5%)

Leadership (ability to inspire, win cooperation, act wisely in dealings with others, etc.)

 Good (Upper 25%)  Excellent (Upper 15%)  Superior (Upper 5%)

RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT In the space below, please give your general appraisal of the candidate. In addition to your estimate of his/her intellectual abilities, evaluate his/her leadership potential.

EVALUATOR INFORMATION

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EDWIN S. GLEAVES SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES

To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant:

 Must be accepted or currently enrolled in a library or information science graduate program (master’s or doctorate level) which has ALA or NCATE accreditation

 Must be a member in good standing in TLA

 Must be a Tennessee resident

 Must hold an undergraduate degree