CLA Scholarships
The Catholic Library Association offers opportunities for members to advance in the library profession primarily through its quarterly publication, the Catholic Library World, and through its annual convention held concurrently with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in the spring. Scholarships and grants, which provide incentives as well as affirmation to those who render service to the library profession in general and to CLA in particular, are presented at the annual convention.
Scholarships
Rev. Andrew L. Bouwhuis Memorial Scholarship
Awarded each year for graduate study toward a Master's Degree in Library Science. Application deadline is February 1st. Recipient of the $1500 scholarship is chosen by the CLA Scholarship Committee. The award is presented at the Association's annual convention.
Autumn M. Sweley from Omaha, NE has been awarded the 2008 Rev. Andrew L. Bouwhuis Memorial Scholarship. Ms. Sweley will be attending the University of Missouri-Columbia College of Education, School of Information Science & Learning Technologies.
John T. Corrigan, CFX Memorial Continuing Education Grant
Re-established in 2008 this grant is intended to assist chapters of Catholic Library Association in their mission of providing quality continuing education opportunities to their members. Chapters receiving Corrigan Grant funds must submit a written evaluation of their approved program to the Scholarship & Awards Committee of Catholic Library Association within ninety days after the program is held.
Sister Sally Daly Memorial Grant
Established in 2007 in honor of Sister Sally Daly. Grant of up to $1500 provided by Junior Library Guild for attendance by a new CLA member at CLA's annual convention. Application deadline is December 1st. Recipient is chosen by the CLA Scholarship Committee.
Mary E. Brigham and Season Hughes are the first recipients of the Sister Sally Daly Memorial Grant.
