Scholarships & Awards

Award to recognize a school with an outstanding literacy program

Award to recognize the activities of local chapters in promoting literacy through service.

Award recognizes a teacher whose commitment to literacy is exemplary & unparalleled. 

Award recognizes college & university faculty who demonstrate involvement and leadership in PK-12 literacy in the state.

Scholarship for a VSLA graduate student member pursuing an advanced degree or endorsement in the field of reading

Grant encourages educators to use technology as a tool for improving the quality of reading/language arts instruction and enhance student interest in recreational reading.

Grant to support a local chapter's writing project.

Grant to support a Teachers as Readers group in a local chapter or a special project from an already established group.

Award to recognize a local chapter for a project that will benefit literacy in its community.

Scholarship to support members who are making a literacy presentation at a reading/literacy conference or conducting professional development outside of the United States of America.

Grant supports emerging researchers as they contribute to the field of literacy education.

Scholarship to support undergraduate and graduate student members of VSLA.

Award to recognize an administrator who shows exceptional support of reading. 

Grant supports a VSLA member who seeks professional development/learning focused on dyslexia or research supported ways of teaching students who are struggling readers.