This award/scholarship is given to an individual who is currently enrolled in a MLS program working towards the School Library Media Certification. The recipient will receive $1000 from the Beatrice E. Griggs Endowment to go towards their educational expenses, PLUS registration costs for the SSL Conference. You must be able to attend the conference in its entirety.

Qualifications:

•  The nominating person MUST be a current member of NYLA/SSL.

•  Applicant MUST have completed 15 credit hours toward certification as a school library

• media specialist in an ALA accredited MLS program inside or outside of New York State.

•  Applicant MUST be currently enrolled in the program.

•  Applicant MUST be able to attend the entire SSL conference.