Scholarship Tigers–Students Helping Each Other Find Money for College

Here is the presentation for Mr. Williams’s class: TigerScholars_12Oct2010Presentation

TSU Alumna Describes the Grants and Scholarships Available for Library Sciences

I asked Angel Sloss, an alumna of Tennessee State University, to write this week’s blog post.  I wanted her to share scholarships and information about library sciences.

My name is Angel Sloss, and I am a graduate of Tennessee State University. I obtained a B.S. in Speech Communications/Theater in 2007. It was very hard to find a job, so I took my chances and applied to be a Circulation Assistant 2 of the Nashville Public Library.

I have now been with the Nashville Public Library for 2.5 years, and I am now a Circulation Assistant 2. If you would have asked me in 2007, “Would you have ever considered taking a job at the Nashville Public Library and pursuing a career in library sciences?”, I would have said, “No!”

Currently, I am in grad school, and I am in the process of getting a Masters in Library Science. I never thought to look at the road less traveled until I started working for NPL.

I love the work environment; working at the library is not too stressful, and I get to be part of so many things. The librarians here do many things; they host workshops, book clubs, events and other special projects. What I’ve learned from this is that librarians are teachers, professional critics, and information specialists.

What I’ve also learned is that whatever skills you learn in your undergrad career, you can also apply those to the field of library science. There are many institutions in the public, private, government, medical or academic/university sector that need people with a library sciences background and a library science degree to manage their collections.

Now, you may ask, “What’s in it for me?”  Well, scholarships! Tons and tons of scholarships!! Librarians are so badly needed that some colleges that provide the degree will not require you to take the GRE or MAT.

I was lucky enough to have the GRE waived (Important: Keep your grades at or higher than a 3.2 your last two years of college if you are thinking about a career in this field, or you WON’T get the entrance tests waived).

More importantly, I was awarded a Deans Fellowship, which pays the greater part of my tuition. I am still applying for scholarships.

A Masters in Library Sciences can virtually pay for itself.

Another question you may ask is, “How much do librarians make?” Librarians in larger systems, and depending on your specialization, can make roughly anywhere between “30,000 (min entry level) to 90,000+ (maximum: cataloguers, librarian 3’s and Administrators are usually in this bracket range).”

What I find particularly exciting is if you are an administrator (a person who manages a whole library system), you can make $300,000 in larger states like Florida!

Well, I hope I peaked your interest a little, and so I leave you with a few helpful links below.
 
Complete Online ALA Accredited Degree Program through Drexel. Work while you earn your MLS!  http://www.ischool.drexel.edu/
 
The National American And African American Library Associations:
http://www.ala.org/

http://www.bcala.org/

Scholarships ( Just a few links)
http://www.librarylandindex.org/scholarships-grants.html

http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/national/baltimore/scholarships/ALA_print_layout_1_197321_197321.cfm

http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/national/2011/scholarships/librarian.cfm

http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/librarian-students.htm

http://www.apalaweb.org/awards/scholarship.htm

http://www.hirediversity.com/news/2003/11/25/librarian_scholarships_for_minorities_available.htm

3^rd Annual Life Lessons Essay contest–$3,000 and a trip to New York

I wanted to alert you to this essay contest. The deadline is Sept. 24, 2010.

From website: “Finish this sentence: “I never thought I’d. . .”

Have you ever taken a huge, surprising risk? Did you climb a mountain? Go back to school? Get married (again)? Tell us about it: Enter Real Simple’s Third-Annual Life Lessons Essay Contest and you could have your essay published in Real Simple; win round-trip tickets for two to New York City, hotel accommodations for two nights, tickets to a Broadway play, and a lunch with Real Simple editors; and receive a prize of $3,000.”

For guidelines and examples of the last 2 essays, http://tinyurl.com/kk5ajx

Fall 2010 Television Writers Program for Hispanic Writers

If you are not aware, the deadline for the Fall 2010 Television Writers Program geared toward Hispanics has been extended to September 20.

Details here: http://nhmc.org/writersprogram

For other programs offered by ABC/ Walt Disney Television for those interested in writing, directing, acting, and production, check out  http://www.abctalentdevelopment.com/index.html

$21,000 for Drawing or Writing—Deadlines in Sept

For the tiger scholars who want to pay for college without going further into debt, I wanted to alert you to two possibilities.

1. http://www.redvines.com/drawingcontest.html

Red Vines Drawing Contest–$20,000 or more, Deadline: Sept. 30, 2010

For the artistic tigers, check out this contest where your ability to draw is what helps you win.

2. http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx#shout

Shout It Out Scholarship—5 awards of $1,000 each, Deadline: Sept. 30, 2010

You create a profile at http://scholarshipexperts.com and then answer the question, ”If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?” in 250 words or less.

Several scholarships and their deadlines are approaching. Some of these apply to students still in high school, so share them with brothers, sisters, and friends. As you help others, so you will be helped.

1. http://www.levistuition.com/

Levi’s / JCPenny $50,000 College Tuition

You choose to give the money to yourself, a friend, or a loved one.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to U.S. residents age 13 and older.  Sweepstakes ends 9/6/2010.

 2. http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx#do-over

“Do Over” $1000 Scholarship

Five scholarships of $1,000 each, Deadline: Aug. 31, 2010

From website: “Do Over’ Scholarship 2010

ScholarshipExperts.com is again offering the ‘Do Over’ Scholarship and will award five scholarships of $1,000 each. Applicants must: 

Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application

Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia

Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2016) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education

Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the topic:  “If you could get one ‘do over’ in life, what would it be and why?”

You must create a profile at http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/ in order to enter.  By creating a profile, you learn about other scholarships you are eligible for.

 3. http://www.discusawards.com/list-of-scholarships

Discus Awards’ List for College Scholarships

This list includes scholarships open to students in high school and some in college.

Discus Awards is open to high school students and a $2,000 scholarship is offered every month.

From website: “Eligibility: Open to all high school students

Deadline: August 31, 2010

Amount: $2,000

The Discus Awards, which rewards all-around high school students for their achievements in a variety of attributes, offers a $2,000 scholarship to one of its winners each month of the school year.

Nominations must be received by the last day of the current month to be eligible for the following month’s scholarship so nominate yourself now for an award and scholarship.

The Discus Awards scholarship rewards total $20,000 each year.”

There are several more scholarships on this page you may apply for. Check them out.

$50,000 Educational Grant—Dollar General Literacy Rocks Essay Contest, Deadline: Aug. 30, 2010

I wanted to alert the Tiger Scholars to this great opportunity.

You can enter the Dollar General READiscover your Love of Learning Literacy Rocks Essay Contest.

You must write an essay in 200 words or less on the following: “Tell us your story of how reading and education have brought you closer to fulfilling your dreams in 200 words or less. The essay must be based on actual events.”

One Grand Prize of a $50,000 Educational Grant and Grand Ole Opry Weekend, hosted by Gretchen Wilson.

Five first prizes of $5,000 Educational Grants.

The essay contest ends at 11:59:59 PM (EDT) 8/30/10, or 10:59: 59 PM in the Central Time Zone.

More details here: http://www.dollargeneral.com/Promotions/Pages/essay_contest.aspx

You can only enter once. Multiple submissions are not allowed.

I wanted to let you know about the 2010 Arthur Ashe Essay and Art Contest. You could win a trip to New York City.

http://www.usta.com/USTA/Global/Get_Involved/NJTL/Information/Arthur_Ashe_Essay_and_Art_Contest.aspx

Contest ends at 5 pm Eastern Standard Time (4 pm Central Time) on June 25, 2010.

On June 17, 2010, I gave the Summer Success 2010 Scholarship Seminar.

Here is the handout for that seminar: Summer_Success_Scholarship_2010

I recently gave a presentation at Hadley Park Library entitled, “Make a Splash With Your Future.”  The presentation was given to help adult students indentify in-demand careers and learn how to get free money for school.

Here is the handout for the presentation with many active links for scholarships toward the end of the document: Hadley_Park_June2010