Sponsored by the Friends of the Vernon Area Public Library

The Allen Meyer Memorial Scholarship was created in honor of the Vernon Area Public Library District’s former library director, Allen Meyer. Allen was the director at the library from 1988 to 2008, when he passed away from cancer. During his time with the library, Allen provided strong leadership that allowed the library to meet the ever-changing informational and technological needs of district residents. Allen set ever-increasing high standards of excellence for himself and his staff, and he valued his day-to-day interactions with the staff and public. Allen enjoyed working with the community and strived to provide the best library services possible.  Award

The Friends of the Library will award one non-renewable $2,000 scholarship per academic year to a senior high school student who lives in the library district. The 2011-2012 scholarship will be awarded in April 2012.

Eligibility

You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the scholarship: 

• Live within the Vernon Area Public Library District
• Be a high school senior that has been accepted into a higher education program for the 2012-2013 school year
• Have been an employee or volunteer at the Vernon Area Public Library, or be able to show how the library has affected your life or educational goals

Application Procedure

A completed application consists of four parts:

1. Online application that includes two essays
2. Letter of reference
3. Letter of acceptance
4. High school transcript

If you meet the requirements, please complete the following online form. All sections must be completed at the time you are applying. Your work cannot be saved and your answers cannot be changed once the application is submitted. One submission per student. You are also required to email a letter of reference, letter of acceptance and high school transcript to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to be considered for the scholarship.  Please submit your most recent official high school transcripts.

All application materials must be submitted by March 1, 2012.

» Allen Meyer Scholarship Application

Note: This application is not complete until the letter of recommendation, letter of acceptance and high school transcript are received. Please email your letter of reference, letter of acceptance and high school transcript to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .