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Public Libraries Division Stipend

Stipends are available to qualified applicants employed at Texas public libraries to assist with costs associated with attending the TLA Annual Conference.

The Public Libraries Division of the Texas Library Association will award four $800 travel stipends to be paid after conference attendance, to qualified applicants who are librarians and other library professionals currently or formerly employed by a Texas library. The stipend is available to public library employees who have not attended a TLA Conference before.

The purpose of the PLD Scholarship is to encourage TLA and PLD membership, to advance the goals and objectives of the Association, and to provide the means for supporting participation in TLA.

Please Apply Here*

*In addition to the application, each applicant must submit a letter of reference. Applications and letter of recommendation must be submitted by February 2nd, 2026. Letters can be emailed to the PLD Scholarship Committee Chair.

Daniel Berra | Email
PLD Scholarship Committee Chair
Pflugerville Public Library
1008 W. Pfluger Streets
Pflugerville, TX 78660

 

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