Ginny Frankenthaler Memorial Scholarship in Library Science
Ginny Frankenthaler Memorial Scholarship in Librar y Science
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Ginny Frankenthaler Memorial Scholarship in Library Science
The Ginny Frankenthaler Memorial Scholarship in Library Science is made possible through the
generosity of The Frankenthaler Memorial Fund, Inc. Mrs. Frankenthaler believed that our free library
system is the basis for a good life and that the greatest gifts a human being can have are good memories
and education, both of which are supplied free by our public library system.
The purpose of the scholarship is to recruit beginning professional librarians who possess potential for
leadership and commitment to service in libraries in the Southeastern United States (see below).1 The
scholarship provides financial assistance toward completion of the graduate degree in library science
from an institution accredited by the American Library Association.
The $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually. The recipient of the scholarship is notified in June with
funding to begin with the fall school term. The scholarship will be paid to the recipient in equal
installments at the beginning of each term of the school year. The presentation of the scholarship award
is made at the Biennial Southeastern Library Association Conference.
To apply for the scholarship, submit to the Committee Chair:
1. Official application form (see following page – feel free to photocopy)
2. Letter of acceptance from a library school accredited by the American Library Association
3. Three letters of reference sent directly by the individuals to the chair of the committee; If possible,
these persons should include: 1) a professor under whom you have studied, 2) a former
employer, preferably a librarian, and 3) any person who can attest to your professional or
academic ability
4. Official transcripts of all academic work sent directly from each institution of higher education to
the chair of the committee
The recipient of the scholarship must:
1. Be a graduate of an accredited college or university or completing the senior year at such an
institution
2. Be accepted as a student in a degree program accredited by the American Library Association
3. Be ready to begin the program of study no later than the fall term of the year in which the
scholarship is awarded
4. Indicate the intention to complete degree requirements within three years. If the degree is not
completed in this length of time, the money awarded must be returned with interest.
5. Maintain a B grade point average throughout the program and submit grade reports to the
committee chair at the end of each term
6. Commit to working for a minimum of one year after graduation in a school, public or academic
library in states that are included in the Southeastern Library Association1. If, after graduation,
the recipient does not work for one year in a school, public or academic library in one of the
states listed, the recipient must pay back the amount of the scholarship, including interest.
Repayment must be made within a two-year period.
All applications are due by the deadline of May 1, 2004. See the application form following.
Selection will be based on the application and supporting documents. Factors that will be considered
in making the award include academic excellence, potential for leadership, commitment to library
service, and financial need. Other considerations being equal, residents of Liberty County, Georgia or
Southeastern Georgia will be given preference. Mrs. Frankenthaler was a native of Liberty County
Georgia. Members of the Frankenthaler family are ineligible to receive scholarships.
1 Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
Name:
Address:
City:
Phone: (h)
E-mail
Date:
State: Zip:
Phone: (w)
Education: List all schools of higher education attended. Attached if needed.
Institution with Address
Dates Attended Major and Minor Fields of Study
Degrees and Dates List any academic and/or professional honors you have received:
Employment History:
Institution or Organization
Nature of Work
What library school do you plan to attend? Will you be receiving other student aid, scholarship or assistance? If yes, please specify including amount. Yes
Month/Year school term begins
Month/Year expected completion of degree
Do you plan to work in the Southeastern United States? Yes No
State your reasons for wanting to be a librarian and your ultimate professional goals. (Compose your
response on a separate sheet and submit with the application.)
I certify that the information provided on this application is true and complete to the best of my
knowledge.
Signature of Applicant Date
Mail by May 1 , 2004 to: (...truncated)