The Donna Hoke Scholarship was established by the New York Black Librarians’ Caucus to encourage students of African descent to enter the field of librarianship. The fund was named in honor of a young librarian who was an active member of the New York Black Librarians’ Caucus and other professional and civic organizations. Donna Hoke was deeply concerned about the issues confronting minority communities and was committed to bringing about positive change.
Ms. Hoke began as a page in the Queens Borough Public Library, and went on to receive her Master’s degree in Library Science from the University of Illinois. Because of her interest in children, she became a specialist in children’s services. At the early age of thirty, Donna Hoke succumbed to Hodgkin’s disease.
Description | Application Form | Letter of Recommendation Form
1. QUALIFICATIONS:
a. Applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree and be accepted in an ALA-accredited MLS program.
b. The applicant must be a New York State resident.
c. Officers of the New York Black Librarians’ Caucus are not eligible.
d. Former applicants must submit an updated application.
2. DESCRIPTION:
The scholarship will recognize a student of African American or African descent, currently enrolled or accepted to an ALA-accredited MLS program; and who has shown both an acquired proficiency in, and a strong commitment to the field of librarianship. Documentation in the form of an official transcript(s) and letters of recommendation will be requested.
3. CRITERIA TO JUDGE RECIPIENT:
a. An acceptance letter to MLS program or transcript of completed courses in the field of librarianship.
b. Appropriate official transcripts. Undergraduate degree transcript and transcript of completed courses in the field of librarianship.
c. Two letters of recommendation, which support both the applicants’ competency and commitment to libraries. Please have them indicate their association with applicant.
d. An interview with the scholarship committee. In-person or via conference call.
4. ESSAY GUIDELINES:
Submission of a 500-750 word, typed essay about your aspirations in librarianship, including the following:
• Personal philosophy of the field of librarianship.
• Knowledge of the field of librarianship.
• Future goals in the field of librarianship.
• Specific involvement in organizations, library related conferences and/or publications, if any.
5. AWARD:
Two (3) $2,000 scholarships will be awarded during the fall semester.
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