WEMTA PET Scholarships and Grant Applications

The WEMTA Permanent Endowment Trust offers the following scholarships and grants. Complete the application form and email it to the address provided.

Lowell Wilson Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to invite practicing certified teachers to enter the Library Media field. WEMTA wishes to encourage strong leaders to gain the certification required for serving as Library Media Specialists in our schools.
A scholarship of $1,000, which is funded by the WEMTA Permanent Endowment Trust (PET), is provided to cover tuition costs for graduate level coursework leading to Library Media Specialist licensure. Applications must be received by December 15.

Doctoral Studies Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide funding for a doctoral student enrolled in a university program that prepares educators of future Library Media Specialists. A scholarship amount of $1,000 is provided to cover tuition costs for graduate level coursework leading to a doctorate degree. Applications must be received by December 15.

WEMTA PET OUTREACH GRANT

The Permanent Endowment Trust (P.E.T.) makes it possible for WEMTA to fund innovative projects on an annual basis.  Outreach Grants normally have a maximum funding limit from PET of $1,000-$1,200, but a few have been approved for larger amounts.  Past successful grants have included: New Berlin Technology Academy, Wisconsin Governors Poster Project, support for the AASL Region III Director expenses, and a Workshop on the impact of Wisconsin School Library Media Centers.

Deadline for applying for this OUTREACH GRANT is December 15th and funding for successful grants is made available in January.
Procedures for submitting and approving grants proposals are as follows:

• All groups or individual members requesting funds for an outreach grant must submit an application.  The P.E.T. Committee prefers to receive all applications electronically so proposals can be evaluated vial email.
• OUTREACH GRANT Proposals must support one of three areas:
  • Programs and projects that provide a direct and recognizable benefit to the members of WEMTA.
  • Programs and projects, which support innovation in, school library media or instructional technology programs.
  • Community programs that promote partnerships with the profession.
• Outreach grants are normally approved for one year only.
• Outreach Grant proposals must be approved by the WEMTA PET and the Executive Committees
• Grant Recipients are expected to provide a timeline, evidence of progress, and a final report.  A presentation at the WEMTA Annual Conference or an article for the Dispatch may also be requested.