Description

The Louise Moses-Agnes Davis Memorial Scholarship recognizes two revered colleagues who were charter members of this organization. Before passing, these sisters were continual supporters of the Caucus. Louise Moses, employed by the Los Angeles County Public Library, developed innovative reading programs for young people at Juvenile Hall and in the Compton community. Louise Moses ended her career as Supervisor of the AC Bilbrew Library, where she provided exceptional leadership. Agnes Davis‘ library career was spent with the Los Angeles City Public Library, where she was the quintessential children’s librarian and became responsible for the reading advancement of hundreds of children. Agnes and Louise, respectively, were mother and aunt of Alonzo and Dale Davis, founders and proprietors of Brockman Gallery, the first Black gallery in the Leimert Park area of Los Angeles.

Purpose

The purpose of this scholarship is to support Black/African American descent students residing in California who are pursuing a Master of Information Science degree from an American Library Association accredited library/information science program or an accredited paraprofessional library/information science program in California.

Eligible Candidates

Applicants must:

• Identify as Black or African American descent
• Have a B.A. degree
• Reside in California
• Be attending or have been accepted by an accredited graduate program of library information science in the state of California

To Apply

Applicants must submit the following by May 30th:

1. Letter of acceptance or proof of enrollment in an accredited library and
   or information studies program
   • If not accepted or enrolled, please explain.
   • If currently enrolled, please submit an unofficial copy of your
     transcript
2. Two letters of reference.
   For example: Community leader or instructor or from a CLBC Member
3. Essay: Minimum of 300 words with a brief biography, statement of
   interest, and career goals.
4. Please include the following information:
   • Name of Applicant
   • Mailing Address
   • Telephone Number
   • Email address
   • Check which award you are applying for:
     • Graduate Award
     • Post Graduate Award

More Information

The application deadline is May 30. The amount of each award as well as the actual number granted will depend upon available funds. Send a statement of interest to the Scholarship Committee, to the attention of Shirley Coaston, [email protected]