Louise A Stephens Memorial Scholarship

The Louise A. Stephens Memorial Scholarship is now accepting applications. This purpose this award is to support students enrolled in the University of Arizona’s School of Information M.A. program. $2,000 for tuition will be awarded to the chosen applicant.

The deadline to apply is September 12, 2025.

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Louise Stephens, a graduate of the University of Arizona School of Information, worked for Glendale Public Library for 30 years, retiring in January 2007. During that time she served as a children’s librarian and library manager. Throughout her career, Louise was active in the Arizona Library Association, serving as its Association President, Public Library Division President, and Awards Chair at various times. In 2001 she was named the association’s Librarian of the Year, and in 2007, she received the Rosenzweig Award for distinguished service. Louise advocated for libraries as a centerpiece of a community as well as the need to network with other librarians as the forces to keep those institutions running. Louise passed away in July 2007, and an endowed scholarship was established in her memory. The Arizona Library Association is charged with administering the scholarship fund, endowed with the University of Arizona Foundation.

AZLA Conference Scholarship sponsored by AZ State Library

Apply for a scholarship to go to AZLA 2025 Conference: Arizona Blooming. A stipend will be given to you in the amount of $500 or $750. Fill out the application and apply to cover your AZLA Conference expenses!

This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Due September 15, 2025

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What to Know:

The stipend will be issued to you as a check at or after the conference. This is a flat stipend, and you will determine the exact amount you spend on your trip. We recommend thinking of the stipend as a reimbursement since we can't guarantee payment will be received on any one exact date.

All participants are responsible for arranging their own travel. Attendance at Conference is required. If you are unable to participate, we ask that you let us know so that another applicant can take your place.

This is also open to anyone participating in the Leadership Summit.

2025 AZLA Annual Conference Scholarship by VIRCO

Calling all members of the School Library Division! Apply for a scholarship to cover the registration cost of AZLA 2025.

This opportunity is for any individual who serves in a school library and is a first-time attendee of the conference. AzLA membership is not a requirement.

This scholarship is generously sponsored by VIRCO. Be sure to check them out in our vendor hall at AZLA!