Louise A. Stephens Memorial Scholarship

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.

Recipient receives a certificate from AzLA and a monetary award ($2,000) from the Louise A. Stephens Scholarship Fund.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Arizona Resident.
2. Student in good standing, enrolled or admitted to the iSchool M.A. program for a minimum of six (6) credit hours in a semester.
3. Current Member of the Arizona Library Association at any level (student, full, etc.)
4. A completed Louise A. Stephens Memorial Scholarship application.

Deadline for nominations is August 2, 2024  is extended to August 16, 2024!