Gilborne/Johnson School Librarian Scholarship Award is designed to encourage students who wish to gain certification to work in Illinois schools as a school librarian

Eligibility
1. The applicant shall be enrolled in an Illinois college or university that has been approved for its graduate education program by the American Library Association, or the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, working toward certification in school libraries.

2. The applicant shall be an Illinois resident

3. The applicant shall be a member of Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA)

4. The applicant shall be recommended by a current ISLMA member

5. The applicant shall carry minimum 3.0 G.P.A. on 4.0 grading scale.

Selection Process
1. Applicants must complete the application form in its entirety and submit it by mail or fax.

2. Applications must be postmarked between November 15 and February 1 of each year to be considered by the ISLMA Grants and Awards Committee by February 15.

3. Applications will be considered by postmark date if necessary.

4. Applicants may re-apply annually as long as they are eligible for the award

5. Application packet must contain the following:

1. Completed application form
2. Three letters of recommendation that include: One letter from a current ISLMA member Remaining two letters from any of the following: (College professor, faculty member, employer or someone who can vouch for your professional potential.)
3. Current resume
4. Sealed, official college transcripts

Award Winners
Up to two scholarships per year will be awarded up to $1,000 each.

Voucher System
Applicants awarded a School Librarian scholarship will receive a voucher entitling them to reimbursement of tuition related to course work leading to certification as a School Librarian in Illinois. Vouchers are valid for a twelve-month period beginning March 1. To be reimbursed, the recipient will be responsible for submitting documentation of expenses within thirty days following the event.

Sponsor Contact
Illinois Library Association
33. W. Grand Ave., Suite 301
Chicago, IL 60610-4306
phone: (312) 644-1896
fax: (312) 644-1899
e-mail: ila@ila.org

Illinois School Library Media Association
(ISLMA)
P.O. Box 598
Canton, IL 61520-0598
phone: (309) 649-0911
fax: (309) 649-0916
e-mail: islma@islma.org

ILA issues check and ISLMA selects winners and pays for certificate.