The Reforma Northeast Chapter
LILLIAN MARRERO
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Lillian Marrero Scholarship Award was established to encourage library science students who are committed to serving the Latino community by providing financial assistance, and to help recruit and nurture more diverse and multilingual library staffs. The scholarship is named in honor of the late Lillian Marrero, a librarian of the Free Library of Philadelphia, for her excellent service to underprivileged communities, as well as for her outstanding commitment to representing, recruiting for, and promoting the REFORMA Northeast Chapter and its missions.

The Award:

A $1,000 scholarship, to be awarded in the fall semester.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Candidates must be currently enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited graduate library school (MLS) program and provide proof of enrollment. Full-time status is not a requirement.
  • Candidates must be a current member of the REFORMA Northeast Chapter.
  • Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of and desire to serve the Spanish-speaking community.
  • Candidates must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Guidelines:

  • The RNE Chapter Scholarship Award Committee will make the formal award selection. All candidates will submit their applications by November 15 to the Committee, which will review nominations and make its selection known to the RNE Chapter’s Executive Board.
  • RNE Chapter Scholarship Award Committee members are not eligible for the award during their committee service.
  • The Lillian Marrero Scholarship Award is to be given annually to one candidate. If no suitable candidates apply, the award is not given.
  • Applicants for the Lillian Marrero Scholarship Award will be notified by December 1. The Award winner will receive $1,000, and if possible, will attend the next scheduled RNE meeting to formally receive the award. If the recipient is unable to use the award within the academic year, he or she must return the award to the Chapter.


    To submit an application, or for more information, please contact Louis Muñoz, RNE Scholarship Committee Chair, at louismunoz@yahoo.com



    The 2010 Lillian Marrero Scholarship Winner:
    Anna Lisa Raya Rivera
    of Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey



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