Manitoba Library Association (MLA)

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The Manitoba Library Association (MLA) is a provincial, voluntary, non-incorporated association that provides leadership in the promotion, development and support of library and information services in Manitoba.

Jean Thorunn Law Scholarship

Subjects: Library science.

Purpose: To encourage careers in library and information science.

Eligibility: Open to applicants who have completed 12 months of library employment in Manitoba. The applicants must be a resident of Manitoba or returning to Manitoba after graduation.

Level of Study: Postgraduate

Type: Scholarship

Value: Up to Canadian $3,000

Frequency: Annual

Country of Study: Canada

No. of awards offered: Varies

Application Procedure: A completed application form, which is available online, must be sent. see website www.mla.mb.ca.

Closing Date: June 1st

Funding: Foundation, trusts

No. of awards given last year: 3

Additional Information: Please see the website for further details http://mla.mb.ca/awards-bursaries.

John Edwin Bissett Scholarship

Subjects: Library science.

Purpose: To encourage careers in library and information science.

Eligibility: Open to candidates attending an accredited library school. An applicant must be resident of Manitoba or returning to Manitoba on completion of the degree course.

Level of Study: Postgraduate

Type: Scholarship

Value: Up to Canadian $6,500

Frequency: Annual

Country of Study: Canada

No. of awards offered: Varies

Application Procedure: Please see the website www.mla.mb.ca.

Closing Date: June 1st

Funding: Foundation, trusts

No. of awards given last year: 3

Additional Information: Please see the website for further details www.mla.mb.ca/content/scholarship-awards.

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