Continuing Education Scholarships
Continuing Education Application Form
The Fairfax Library Foundation’s Scholarship Program was established to enhance the capability of the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) staff and volunteers to deliver high quality public service. Twice a year the Scholarship Committee awards several full or partial scholarships up to $1,000 to support the continuing education of all FCPL employees and volunteers.
All FCPL employees and volunteers are eligible to apply for scholarships. Scholarships are awarded either for advance funding or reimbursement for registration costs, and travel-related expenses to attend seminars, conferences, lectures, workshops, adult education classes, or college and university classes when not enrolled in a formal degree program. Applicants may receive only one such scholarship a year, but may be considered for additional scholarships in future years.
Scholarships are awarded either for advance funding or reimbursement for registration and/or travel related expenses to attend such continuing education events as seminars, conferences, lectures, workshops, adult education classes, or college and university classes when not enrolled in a formal degree program. Attendance at such events must benefit the FCPL in a demonstrable fashion.
Applications must be submitted by either the June 15 or December 15 deadline. The June 15 deadline covers future events from July of the current year through June of the next year or reimbursement for events, which occurred within the previous year (July through June). The December 15 deadline covers future events from January through December of the next year or reimbursement for events, which occurred January through December of this calendar year. The application must be postmarked or received by either the June 15 or December 15 closing date by the Foundation Scholarship committee at the address below.
Scholarships are awarded on a merit basis without regard to race, gender, religion, age, physical disability, or sexual orientation. The Scholarship Committee considers the merit of each application carefully. Factors evaluated will include:
Stated value of the scholarship event to the organization and the individual,
Individual’s stated commitment to the FCPL, and
Individual’s length of service with FCPL.
Each applicant will be notified of the Scholarship Committee’s decision within four (4) weeks of the closing date. Funds will be disbursed directly to the recipient. Applicants may receive only one (1) such scholarship a year, but may be considered for additional scholarships in future years.
For further information, please contact: info@FairfaxLibraryFoundation.org
703-324-8300
Fairfax Library Foundation
Friends Scholarship Fund
Attn: Continuing Education Scholarships
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 329
Fairfax, VA 22035
Frequently Asked Questions
1. May I ask for help in completing or reviewing my application?
Yes.
You may ask anyone to help you (for example, your supervisor, a co-worker, etc.).
2. I'm a volunteer at one of the branches and would like to
learn more about libraries by attending a nearby conference. Am I eligible to apply for a scholarship?
Yes. Specify the relevance of the conference to your work.
3. I'm a Page interested in improving my language skills to communicate more efficiently with others at the Library. May I apply for a scholarship to take an English (or other language) class?
Yes.
Specify how the class is related to your work.
4. I conduct children’s programs and would like to attend a story-telling workshop to pick up some new ideas. It is local and costs $125. May I apply for a scholarship?
Yes. There is no minimum scholarship amount.
5. I received a scholarship from the Fairfax County Public Library Employees’ Association (FCPLEA), or another source, for an event that costs more. May I apply for a scholarship to help offset the remaining costs?
Yes.
Specify the total cost, identify each source and funds received, and the amount you still need. If you have already paid for the event, you must include copies of your receipts.
6. I paid for a seminar about two (2) months ago. May I apply for a scholarship after the training event?
Yes.
You may apply for a scholarship for an event that took place up to one (1) year before the June 15 or December 15 closing dates. Submit a completed application with copies of receipts to verify your expenses.
7. The event I want to attend is in March, but I need to know that a scholarship has been approved before I register for it. May I apply for the scholarship on the December 15 closing date?
Yes.
Submit a completed application including a brief description of the event with proof of the costs to attend.
8. When will I be notified whether I will receive a scholarship?
All applicants will be notified within four (4) weeks of the scholarship closing date. If you have been selected for a scholarship, you will receive a check with your notice.
9. I did not receive a scholarship. May I reapply?
No. You may not reapply for the same event. You may apply to another event.
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Continuing Education Application Form
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