Derby Public Library Accepting Essays For Annual Scholarship Prize

DERBY — The following information was taken from the Derby Public Library’s Facebook page.

2023 Derby Public Library Annual Scholarship Prize:

Derby Public Library now accepting essay submissions for its 2023 Annual Scholarship Prize of $1000.

The subject of the essay is: “The Role of Libraries in My Life.”

– Essay Competition open to all high school seniors living in Derby, regardless of where they attend high school, who are planning to further their education.

– Winner will be chosen by the Library Board of Directors based on the submitted essays.

– Monetary award will be presented to the winner in person by the Board at the April Board Meeting.

– In addition to the $1000, the winner’s name is added to the Scholarship Prize Plaque in our YA Dept.

– High School Seniors may submit entries to the attention of Library Director, Scott Brill, at dplreference@biblio.org through Friday, March 31^st.