LIBROS Scholarship

ATTENTION
The application deadline for the 2019 cycle has passed. We will leave this information up as guidance to allow preparation for the next cycle. Please check back in Fall 2019. Thank you!

 

2018 Library Scholarships


Library Support or Library Technician Certificate Program Scholarship
$500 Award

All applicants must be enrolled in a Library Technology program or work in a San Diego/Imperial County Library while pursuing an AA or BA degree. 


Master of Library and Information Science Candidate Scholarship
$1,500 Award

Applicants must be enrolled in a Master of Library and Information Science program while living in San Diego/Imperial County.

Applicants for either scholarship must:

  • Complete the application form
  • Be a member of REFORMA
  • Include one letter of recommendation that specifically addresses why you are a good candidate for this scholarship
  • Reside or be employed in the San Diego/Imperial County area and present proof to that effect such as a photocopy of a California driver’s license, a California ID card, or proof of employment
  • Create an original essay on how you intend to use your experience, education, and skills to better serve Latinos and Spanish speaking populations in libraries. The essay should be typed, double-spaced, and no more than two pages in length
  • Library Support Staff/Library Technician Program scholarship: provide proof of enrollment in a Library Technology, AA, or BA program
  • Master of Library and Information Science Candidate Scholarship: provide proof of acceptance or enrollment in such a program
  Mail application and documents package by November 30, 2018 to:

LIBROS Scholarship
P.O. Box 880814
San Diego, CA 92168-0814

  If you would like more information about our scholarships, please send your questions to: sandiegolibros@gmail.com

LIBROS, the San Diego/Imperial Valley chapter of REFORMA, supports the recruitment and retention of library support staff and library information studies students dedicated to serving Latino and Spanish speaking communities.

Downloads:
 
Application Form

Flyer in English & Volante en Español

PAST WINNERS

2014
Library Support Staff/Technician
Monica Navarro

Masters of Library and Information Science
Lara Aase
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2014 Scholarship Winners Monica Navarro (top) and Lara Aase (bottom) presenting their scholarship essays at RNCV pre-conference social, Noche de Cuentos. 2014 Scholarship Winners Monica Navarro (top) and Lara Aase (bottom) presenting their scholarship essays at RNCV pre-conference social, Noche de Cuentos.
2013
Masters of Library and Information Science
Luan Pham
Supervisor Eileen Labrador, Scholarship Winner Luan Pham and LIBROS President Ady Huertas

Supervisor Eileen Labrador, Scholarship Winner Luan Pham and LIBROS President Ady Huertas