Maureen Woods Education Bursary

Eligibility

Candidates must be accepted or enrolled at the time of the award application in an ALA accredited graduate degree program in a Master of Library and Information Science or equivalent. Preference will be given to those candidates who are residents of Saskatchewan. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Candidates must not have received the bursary previously.

Applicants must not have received this award in the past. Candidates will not receive the Indigenous Student MLIS Education Bursary and this award in the same year. Preference will be given to Saskatchewan residents or persons with strong Saskatchewan connections.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be considered on the basis of demonstrated ability to fulfill program requirements (indicated by academic achievement and/or references), leadership potential, interest in the profession, demonstration of competencies required of professional librarians of today, and connection to and interest in Saskatchewan.
Applications for the bursary must include:

1. A completed Maureen Woods Education Bursary application form (which can be filled out online or on paper)
2. Two letters of reference, one academic and one employment, who can testify to the candidate’s academic achievement and professional ability, to be sent directly to the SLA office
3. An up-to-date resume
4. A cover letter
5. A personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining the applicant’s interest in librarianship which may include examples, interest/commitment to Saskatchewan, career goals and objectives, and community involvement. (Note: this information may form part of the cover letter).
6. Applicants may choose to send post-secondary academic transcripts, but they must be sent directly to the SLA office. Transcripts are not required; however, applicants may submit them as an indication of their ability to complete the program.

A short interview may be required for finalists.

How to Apply

Please fill out the online application form. If you have any questions about your application, please email the SLA office at info@saskla.ca.

The SLA Board issues a call for applications and establishes submission deadlines. Grant applications are reviewed by a Bursary Subcommittee under the SLA Continuing Education Committee. For more information about the bursary, please contact the SLA office by calling 306-780-3633 or by emailing info@saskla.ca.