SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION: Mary D. Lankford Scholarship for Librarians - ($1000): Awarded to a librarian in Irving ISD who plans to pursue continuing education to further their skills. They must be continuing with IISD for the school following award announcement.
ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATIONS: To be eligible, a librarian must be currently employed full-time, permanently by the Irving Independent School District, having worked a minimum of three complete years in the District, be in the process of completing your third year. This scholarship is also open to educators in Irving ISD who are pursuing a degree to become a librarian.
The scholarship is limited to a librarian who has not received a full scholarship (from any source) for graduate work.
The employee must also meet these requirements:
- Documented participation in School and Community Organizations and Activities
- Proven Leadership Abilities
- Participation in Department Activities
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Complete and submit the ISF Scholarship application
- Two letters of reference who are not related to applicant
- Understand and agree all information submitted with the application becomes the property of the Irving Schools Foundation.