The Carolyn D. McGolerick Scholarship Application

McDaniel College has partnered with The Community Foundation of Frederick County to award graduate scholarships in school librarianship. The Carolyn D. McGolerick Scholarship Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation, was established by the late Carolyn D. McGolerick, a McDaniel alumna who served as a librarian at Fort Detrick and at St. John’s School in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

The application deadline is March 15. Award decisions will be made by June 1. All scholarships are awarded and must be used for the following academic year (fall, spring, summer).

Currently enrolled students, newly admitted students, and those considering joining the Master of Science in School Librarianship program are eligible to apply. However, students must be fully admitted to the MS in School Librarianship program by March 15 to be considered for the scholarship. While some preference is given to Frederick County residents, graduates of Frederick County high schools, or current employees of Frederick County schools, the McGolerick Scholarship welcomes applicants from all geographic areas. Previous scholarship recipients may reapply each spring for additional funding for subsequent years.

For more information on The Community Foundation of Frederick County visit www.FrederickCountyGives.org.

Scholarship Eligibility/Consideration

Currently enrolled students and newly admitted students are eligible to apply. Students can be eligible for funding each year but must reapply annually.

This scholarship application must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on March 15.

Admission to the Master of Science in School Librarianship program must be finalized by March 15.

Applicant Information

Last Name:

First Name:

Preferred Name:

Middle Name:

Address:

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Home Phone Number:

Mobile Phone Number:

Email Address:

Date of Birth:

Social Security Number

School Librarianship Master's Degree Program Enrollment

Are you a current student in the Master of Science in School Librarianship program at McDaniel?

Please indicate your McDaniel student ID.

Have you recently applied to the Master of Science in School Librarianship program at McDaniel?

IMPORTANT: To receive full consideration for this scholarship you must apply to the MS in School Librarianship program and be fully admitted no later than March 15. Go to https://admission.mcdnaiel.edu/apply to start your application.

School Librarianship online courses are 8-weeks long and are back to back in the fall and spring semesters. Please indicate how many courses you plan to take each semester while in the School Librarianship program.

Employment Information

Are you a teacher, counselor, or employee of a school system?

Please indicate your school system.

Please indicate your position/title.

Do you currently qualify for your school district's tuition reimbursement program?

If yes, please describe the benefit you are eligible to receive.

Scholarship Criteria for Applicants Who Have Not Taken SLM Courses

You must meet the admission requirements for the SLM Program, and the materials that you submit for admission will then be used to determine suitability for the scholarship. The admission requirements are:

Application for graduate study
Official transcripts conferring bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3.0 GPA from an accredited institution
Current and valid teaching certificate or official transcript showing completion of education courses as stated by MSDE for the SLM certification
An essay of approximately 250 words describing the applicant’s professional goals as they relate to the SLM professional roles as leader, teacher, and information specialist as identified by the American Association of School Librarians
Three completed reference forms with at least one from the applicant’s principal
A submitted essay for the McGolerick SLM Scholarship using the online link below.

Scholarship Criteria for SLM Students Currently Enrolled

A submitted essay for the McGolerick SLM Scholarship using the online link below.

The Scholarship Essay

First, briefly answer the following:

Describe your teaching background and experience;
In what county and at what level do you hope to teach;
How much tuition reimbursement funds are available to you by your district.

For the essay of approximately 250 words, please explain:

How you plan to contribute to our field by:

Demonstrating our professional responsibilities according to the American Association of School Librarians;
Supporting diversity in all aspects and the freedom to read according to the American Library Association.

Three objectives for your personal growth and learning in school librarianship;

Why you are the ideal McGolerick scholarship recipient.

Scholarship Essay Upload:

Certification

With my signature, I certify that the information I have provided on this application is complete and accurate. Misrepresentations or omissions may result in exclusion for scholarship consideration.

Certify

By checking this box and typing my name below, I am electronically signing my application.

Electronic Signature