Undergraduate Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Fairfax County and City of Fairfax, VA

Eligibility:

• Individuals who live in Fairfax County or City of Fairfax
• Individuals who work in Fairfax County or City of Fairfax
• Individuals who volunteer in Fairfax County or City of Fairfax
• Individuals who attend school in Fairfax County or City of Fairfax
• Must have applied to, been accepted at, or currently enrolled in an undergraduate academic degree program
• OR enrolled in academic courses not necessarily part of a degree program

Evaluation Criteria:

• Demonstrated academic achievements
• Achievement or potential achievement in a library atmosphere
• Letter of reference

Service Requirement: Individuals with no library experience who are awarded scholarships must complete between 10-40 volunteer hours (depending on scholarship amount awarded) in:

• Fairfax County Public Library
• Fairfax Library Foundation
• Fairfax Library Friends group
• Service must be completed before the next scholarship deadline

Program History: First awarded in April 2013; 169 awards totaling $220,419.57 have been granted

Contact:

• Phone: 703-324-8300
• Email: info@fairfaxlibraryfoundation.org
• Address: 12000 Government Center Parkway Suite 329, Fairfax, VA 22035

Application Process

Deadline: January 15 (annually)

Application Options:

1. Online Application (available on foundation website)
2. Paper Application (available on foundation website with instructions)

Required Materials:

• Completed application form (online or paper)
• Proof of academic achievements
• Letter of reference
• Statement of academic goals and library involvement (if applicable)