Scholarships and Grants
The Friend of School Libraries Award is granted to individuals or agencies who have provided sustained or exemplary service to library media services in Missouri.
The Special Service Award is a citation awarded to a MASL member who has rendered significant service to MASL and/or school libraries.
The MASL Service Award for School Administrators recognizes a school administrator who has made a significant contribution toward furthering the role of the school library media center.
The Bright Idea Award honors a MASL member who has initiated innovative ideas for a school library media program.
The Teacher/Librarian Collaboration Award honors a teacher and librarian who have exhibited excellence in working collaboratively.
This grant recognizes Lynne Stype’s devotion to service as well as her interest in professional development for both herself and others.
The Intellectual Freedom Award is presented to an individual or group who has supported intellectual freedom in school libraries.
This award honors an exemplary program demonstrating strength in the areas of Foundations, Building the Learning Environment, Teaching and Learning, Building Collaborative Partnerships, Advocacy and Outreach, and Leadership, and is modeled after the AASL National School Library Program of the Year Award.
This award honors a K-12 librarian professional for outstanding achievement in a school library, and is modeled after the School Library Journal School Librarian of the Year Award.
Due – November 1
President's Award
The MASL President’s Award is modeled after the AASL crystal apple award. It is given at the discretion of the president to an individual or group who has had a significant impact on school libraries, students, or our organization.
No deadline or application process.