Black Caucus Stipend

Black Caucus Round Table is accepting stipend applications for TLA Annual Conference.

BCRT invites professionals, paraprofessionals and students of African descent to apply for a $500 stipend to assist in the registration and accommodations of the annual Texas Library Association Conference.

WHO: Black/African American professionals, Black/African American paraprofessionals or Black/African American students

WHAT: Submit a simple application to qualify

WHEN: by deadline of December 15, 2024

                                                                        GUIDELINES

PURPOSE: To further the professional growth of library workers and students of African descent in the state of Texas by granting a $500.00 stipend for registration fees and conference expenses to attend the Annual 2025 Texas Library Association Conference.

AWARD: $500.00

                                                               ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Must be Black/African American
• Must be registered as a 2025  member of Texas Library Association and Black Caucus Round Table

                                                        ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

• Winner must attend the BCRT Author Brunch (ticketed event) and BCRT Reception during TLA Annual Conference
• Winner must volunteer at the Black Caucus Round Table booth at the TLA Annual Conference
• Winner must attend BCRT General & Business Meetings during upcoming TLA year.

                                    HOW TO APPLY: Submit application by December 15, 2024