Sponsor: American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens with disabilities admitted to an ALA-accredited school studying for a master's or doctorate in library science. Students must provide medical documentation of their disability and services needed for their studies. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships/supstaff
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
68 Federal Street
New London, CT 06320
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of Fitch High School, must be planning to have a major in marine science, library science, English, engineering or computer science and must have a demonstrated financial need to receive the scholarship.
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfect.org/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship
Sponsor: National Library of Medicine
8600 Rockville Pike
Building 38, Room 2N-05, MSC 3818
Bethesda, MD 20894
Eligibility: Applicants must be current U.S. or Canadian citizens and library science professionals or graduate students pursuing library science degrees. Students must have earned a master's degree in an ALA-accredited library or information science program.
Amount: $60,129
Deadline: January 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/about/training/associate/proginfo.html
Sponsor: Benton Community Foundation Indiana
P.O. Box 351
Fowler, IN 47944
Eligibility: Applicants must be Benton County residents who intend to study education or library science. Preference is given to students who have not received other scholarships offered in the community.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://bentoncf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Medical Library Association
225 West Wacker Drive
Suite 650
Chicago, IL 60606
Eligibility: Applicants must be member of an underrepresented group, such as Black/African-American, Latin, Asian, Aboriginal, North American Indian or Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Students must be entering or currently attending an ALA-accredited library school and be no more than halfway through the program. Applicants must also be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: November 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mlanet.org
Sponsor: Bibliographical Society of America
P.O. Box 1537
Lenox Hill Station
New York, NY 10021
Eligibility: Applicants must submit proposals for studying books as historical evidence or an examination of the history of book trades or publishing history.
Amount: $3,000-$6,000
Deadline: October 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://bibsocamer.org/awards/fellowships/
Sponsor: California School Library Association
6444 E. Spring Street #247
Long Beach, CA 90815-1553
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in a school library media credential program or master's degree program. Candidates must be residents of the California School Library Association Southern Section region and must provide two letters of recommendation.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: December 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://csla.net/awards/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County
312 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Eligibility: Applicants must provide their transcript with the application. Students who submit their transcripts will be considered for all scholarships offered by the foundation. Applicants must be students studying library science.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.frederickcountygives.org/apply/scholarships/
Sponsor: American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents enrolled in an ALA-accredited master's program. Students must not have completed more than 12 semester hours. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and a commitment to a career in librarianship.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships/supstaff
Sponsor: Library and Information Technology Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Eligibility: Applicants must be qualified members of a principal minority group such as American Indian or Alaskan native, Asian or Pacific Islander, African American or Hispanic. Students must be U.S. or Canadian citizens. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited master of library science program and have earned fewer than 12 credit hours. Students must submit references, personal statement and academic transcripts along with the application.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ala.org/core/
Sponsor: American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Students must be attending an ALA-accredited master's program and have completed no more than 12 credit hours. Applicants must provide a personal statement and three references along with their application.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships/supstaff
Sponsor: Beta Phi Mu
Beta Phi Mu Headquarters
P.O. Box 42139
Philadelphia, PA 19101
Eligibility: Applicants must be studying library science and have a current vita and include their chapter name and date of induction with their application. Additionally, a two page summary of what the applicant intends to use the funding for and a discussion of how it will enhance their professional skills is required.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: August 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.betaphimu.org/
Sponsor: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
One South Harbor Drive
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Eligibility: Applicants must be students planning to pursue an advanced degree in library science.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://ghacf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Steuben County Community Foundation
1701 North Wayne Street
Angola, IN 46703
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors graduating from any Steuben County high school who are pursuing a degree in education, library science or plan to teach in their chosen field. Preference will be given to the children of current Angola Wire Products employees (regardless of residency).
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://steubenfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
12700 Hillcrest Road
Suite 201
Dallas, TX 75230
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time college students who are majoring in library sciences, museum studies, oral history, archival management, archival sciences, preservation or related fields anywhere in the country. Students must be U.S. citizens or legal residents.
Amount: $910
Deadline: January 26
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.djcf.org/changing-the-world
Sponsor: Medical Library Association
225 West Wacker Drive
Suite 650
Chicago, IL 60606
Eligibility: Applicants must be either entering or less than half-way through an accredited graduate school program in a field relevant to library science and be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: November 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.mlanet.org
Sponsor: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
402 East Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3888
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Kalamazoo County or graduates of a Kalamazoo County High School who earned an undergraduate degree or will be earning one within a year of applying. Selection preference will be given to students who study in the field of library and information services at a school that is accredited by the American Library Association.
Amount: $2,000-$4,500
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.kalfound.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
P.O. Box 4786
Aurora, IL 60507
Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who are majoring in library sciences, writing or education.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 9
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/
Sponsor: Library and Information Technology Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing a master of library science degree from an ALA-accredited program and have completed less than 12 credit hours. Students must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and a vision in pursuit of library and information technology. Applicants must provide their qualifications, personal statement and letters of reference along with their application.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ala.org/core/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.
4455 West Lawrence Street
Appleton, WI 54914
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Bonduel High School who are planning to obtain post-secondary education at a college or university with preference given to those pursuing a degree in library science.
Amount: $500
Deadline: February
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffoxvalley.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc.
301 S. Main Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
Eligibility: Applicants must be Horseheads High School students with records of academic achievement and financial Need. Students must be attending a public college or university with a preference for first-generation female students majoring in education or library science.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 11
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://communityfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships-for-students/
Sponsor: American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Students must be pursuing a master's degree in an ALA-accredited program and have not earned more than 12 credit hours. Preference is given to those specializing in youth services. Applicants must provide personal statement along with their application.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships/supstaff
Sponsor: American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents currently working in a library. Students must be pursuing a master's degree in an ALA-accredited program and have not earned more than 12 credit hours. Applicants must provide personal statement along with their application.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships/supstaff
Sponsor: Texas Library Association
355 Bee Cave Road
Suite 401
Austin, TX 78746
Eligibility: Applicants must be a Texas resident and a member of the Texas Library Association. Students must have at least a B average from the last two years of their baccalaureate (BA) studies. Applicants must have been accepted as a graduate student at a Texas ALA-accredited library education program prior to submitting application.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://txla.org/awards-scholarships-stipends/tla-awards-scholarships/tla-scholarships/about/
Sponsor: Wabash Valley Community Foundation
200 South 8th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Eligibility: Applicants must be Sullivan High School graduates who are pursuing a degree in English and/or library science.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: August 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://wvcf.org
Sponsor: North Carolina Community Foundation
3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 460
Raleigh, NC 27612
Eligibility: Applicants must be employees of a learning resource center/library in North Carolina having at least a bachelor's degree and taking advanced courses for professional development or in pursuit of a master's or doctoral degree in the library and information studies field. The courses must be offered by an accredited educational institution or other charitable organization.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/apply/scholarships
Sponsor: American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada who are attending an ALA-accredited graduate program in library sciences or an AASL-recognized school library media program. Students must identify as American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian, African American, Hispanic/Latino, Middle Eastern/North African or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Applicants must maintain a minimum course load of two classes per semester.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships/supstaff
Sponsor: Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
121 Steuart Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Eligibility: Applicants must be Jewish undergraduate or graduate students, demonstrate an interest in using reading to inspire underserved children to attend college and major in library science, English literature or other related fields. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have parents who are permanent residents of the San Francisco Bay area if they're an undergraduate degree seeker or be a permanent resident of the San Francisco Bay area if they're a graduate degree seeker. Students must submit a personal essay using 1,000 words, demonstrate financial need and provide two letters of recommendation.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://jewishfed.org/how-we-help/scholarships/college-scholarships
Sponsor: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
P.O. Box 1762
1620 Park Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26102
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Cook, DuPage or Will County or the foundation's service area. Students must be pursuing a degree in library science. Scholarship, talent, potential in pursuing a career as a library professional and financial need are considered.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://pacfwv.com
Sponsor: American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents currently working in a library. Students must be pursuing a master's degree in an ALA-accredited program and have not earned more than 12 credit hours. Applicants must provide personal statement along with their application.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships/supstaff
Sponsor: American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents currently working in a library. Students must be pursuing a master's degree in an ALA-accredited program and have not earned more than 12 credit hours. Applicants must provide personal statement along with their application.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/scholarships/supstaff
