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  • AALL Educational Scholarships
    Varies
    April 1
    Sponsor: American Association of Law Libraries

    Eligibility: There are six levels of awards: 1. Library Degree for Law School Graduates, awarded to a law school graduate with law library experience pursuing a degree at an accredited library school. 2. Library School Graduates Attending Law School, awarded to a library school graduate pursuing a degree at an accredited law school who has law library experience and no more than 36 semester credit hours left before obtaining the law degree. 3. Library Degree for Non-Law School Graduates, awarded to a college graduate with law library experience who is seeking a degree involving law librarianship courses at an accredited library school. 4. Library School Graduates Seeking A Non-Law Degree, awarded to library school graduates who are seeking degrees in fields other than law. 5. Law Librarians in Continuing Education Courses, awarded to law librarians with a degree from an accredited library or law school who are continuing their education. 6. Dual JD/MLIS Degree, awarded to college graduates working toward a dual degree in an accredited law school and library school. Preference is given to AALL members, but a non-member can apply. All applicants must intend to have careers as law librarians. There must be financial need for awards 1-4.

    How to apply: Applications are available online, by mail with a self-addressed, stamped envelope, by fax, by phone or by email.

    105 W. Adams
    Suite 3300
    Chicago, IL 60603

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  • Begun Scholarship
    $3,000
    March 31
    Sponsor: California Library Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be California graduate students attending an American Library Association accredited school and have completed core coursework toward a master's of library and science or information studies degree. Recipients must also plan to become a children's or young adult librarian in a California public library and to join the California Library Association if not already a member.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    248 E. Foothill Boulevard
    Suite 101
    Monrovia, CA 91016

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  • Bound to Stay Bound Books Scholarship
    $8,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Association for Library Service to Children

    Eligibility: Applicants must intend to pursue an MLS or advanced degree, plan to work in children's librarianship and be U.S. or Canadian citizens. Selection is based on academic excellence, leadership and a desire to work with children in any type of library.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    225 North Michigan Avenue
    Suite 1300
    Chicago, IL 60601

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  • CLA Scholarship For BIPOC Students in Memory of Edna Yelland
    $2,500
    March 17
    Sponsor: California Library Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be California residents, be American Indian, African American, Mexican American, Latino, Asian American, Pacific Islander or Filipino and be accepted into or enrolled in an American Library Association accredited state library school. The award is based on financial need, and an interview is required.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    248 E. Foothill Boulevard
    Suite 101
    Monrovia, CA 91016

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  • Frederic G. Melcher Scholarship
    $8,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Association for Library Service to Children

    Eligibility: Applicants must intend to pursue an MLS degree, plan to work in children's librarianship and be U.S. or Canadian citizens. Selection is based on academic excellence, leadership and desire to work with children in any type of library.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    225 North Michigan Avenue
    Suite 1300
    Chicago, IL 60601

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  • George A. Strait Minority Scholarship
    Varies
    April 1
    Sponsor: American Association of Law Libraries

    Eligibility: Applicants must be a member of a minority group as defined by U.S. government rules, degree candidates in an accredited library or law school and intend to pursue a career as law librarians. Law library experience is preferred. Applicants must also have financial need and have at least one quarter or semester left after the scholarship is given.

    How to apply: Applications are available online, by mail with a self-addressed, stamped envelope, by fax, by phone or by email.

    105 W. Adams
    Suite 3300
    Chicago, IL 60603

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  • Helen and Elton Ruth Scholarship
    Varies
    March 15
    Sponsor: Adams County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of New Oxford High School planning a career in library work or music.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    25 South 4th Street
    Gettysburg, PA 17325

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  • Leadership for Diversity Scholarship
    $1,500
    November 7
    Sponsor: California School Library Association

    Eligibility: Applicants must be members of a traditionally underrepresented group attending or planning to attend an accredited library media teacher credential program and plan to work in California for three years after completing the program. Applicants must provide a 250-word statement about their qualifications, career goals, financial situation and commitment to supporting multicultural students and two letters of reference.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    6444 E. Spring Street #247
    Long Beach, CA 90815-1553

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  • LexisNexis / John R. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Endowment
    Varies
    April 1
    Sponsor: American Association of Law Libraries

    Eligibility: Applicants who apply for any of the AALL Educational Scholarships become automatically eligible to receive this award. No separate application is necessary. Applicants must intend to have careers as law librarians. Preference is given to AALL members, but a non-member may apply.

    How to apply: Applications are available online, by mail with a self-addressed, stamped envelope, by fax, by phone or by email.

    105 W. Adams
    Suite 3300
    Chicago, IL 60603

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  • Sandy Ulm Scholarship
    Varies
    June 30
    Sponsor: Florida Association for Media in Education (FAME)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a certificate or master's program in the fields of educational media, library science or related field and be currently taking a course related to their program. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 to receive the award and continue to receive it. Applicants must live in Florida, be or intend to become school library media specialists, be members in good standing with FAME and sign a statement that they will be serving as a school library media specialist in Florida within one year after obtain certification or degree. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    PO Box 941169
    Maitland, FL 32794-1169

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