OPLA Scholarships

Joyce Kipps Memorial Scholarships In partnership with Library Bound, two scholarships have been developed to help off-set costs for an OLA member to attend one of two signature events.  View past recipients. To apply: Complete the online form by December 15 for Super Conference and March 30 for RA in a Day. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Public Library Association (PLA) Conference Grant A grant of up to $3,000 is available to subsidize the cost of one individual to attend to the Public Library Association Conference that is held biennially in the United States.  The grant will be awarded by a random draw of qualified nominees submitted to OLA/OPLA by November 15th every 2 years.  The next PLA Conference is held in Nashville, Tennessee in 2020. To apply: Nominations are now closed. Contact [email protected] for more information.