Scholarships & Enrichment Fund
Four distinct scholarships are available to NYSLAA members:
  • Continuing Education Scholarship (CES) is for members continuing their education in any field and not pursuing a degree at the time. The award is $250. Applications must be postmarked by December 31st of each year.
    Full details on the Application Form (PDF).
  • Degree Program Scholarship (DPS) is for members pursuing a degree in any field. The award is $350. Applications must be postmarked by December 31st of each year.
    Full details on the Application Form (PDF).
  • Eileen Lemley Conference Scholarship (ELCS), previously known as the NYSLAA Conference Contest, was renamed to honor the memory of Eileen Lemley who passed away while attending the 2014 conference. Eileen loved working in the library and attending NYSLAA conferences. This scholarship allows a member who receives no funding from their library the opportunity to attend the annual conference.
    Full details on the Application Form (PDF).
  • Enrichment Fund Scholarship (EFS) is available for NYSLAA regular members with at least three years of membership. The Fund is to be used to attend a workshop or class for professional development.
    Full details on the Application Form (PDF).
Send requests to the NYSLAA President.