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  • American Library Association Century Scholarship
    $2,500
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    50 East Huron Street
    Chicago, IL 60611

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  • Arnold W. and Janet L. Avery Scholarship
    $500
    April 12
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    68 Federal Street
    New London, CT 06320

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  • Associate Fellowship Program
    $60,129
    January 28
    Sponsor: National Library of Medicine

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    8600 Rockville Pike
    Building 38, Room 2N-05, MSC 3818
    Bethesda, MD 20894

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  • Benton County Public Libary- Ella Grant Lawson Scholarship
    Varies
    January 31
    Sponsor: Benton Community Foundation Indiana

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 351
    Fowler, IN 47944

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  • Beverly Murphy MLA Scholarship for Underrepresented Students
    Up to $5,000
    November 15
    Sponsor: Medical Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    225 West Wacker Drive
    Suite 650
    Chicago, IL 60606

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  • BSA Research Fellowship
    $3,000-$6,000
    October 2
    Sponsor: Bibliographical Society of America

    Eligibility: Applicants must submit proposals for studying books as historical evidence or an examination of the history of book trades or publishing history.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 1537
    Lenox Hill Station
    New York, NY 10021

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  • California School Library Association Southern Region Teacher Librarian Scholarship
    $1,000
    December 5
    Sponsor: California School Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

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

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  • Carolyn D. McGolerick Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 31
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    312 East Church Street
    Frederick, MD 21701

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  • Christopher Hoy/ERT Scholarship
    $5,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    50 East Huron Street
    Chicago, IL 60611

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  • Core/OCLC Spectrum Scholarship in Library and Information Technology
    $5,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Library and Information Technology Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    50 East Huron Street
    Chicago, IL 60611

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  • David H. Clift Scholarship
    $3,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    50 East Huron Street
    Chicago, IL 60611

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  • Frank B. Sessa Scholarship for Continuing Education
    $1,500
    August 31
    Sponsor: Beta Phi Mu

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Beta Phi Mu Headquarters
    P.O. Box 42139
    Philadelphia, PA 19101

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  • Friends of Loutit Library Fund
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students planning to pursue an advanced degree in library science.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    One South Harbor Drive
    Grand Haven, MI 49417

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  • Giles A. and Rose F. Heroy Scholarship for Teaching
    Varies
    January 31
    Sponsor: Steuben County Community Foundation

    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).

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1701 North Wayne Street
    Angola, IN 46703

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  • Ginger Chesnick Jacobs Archivist Scholarship Fund of the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
    $910
    January 26
    Sponsor: Dallas Jewish Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    12700 Hillcrest Road
    Suite 201
    Dallas, TX 75230

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  • Gwendolyn S. Cruzat MLA Scholarship
    Up to $5,000
    November 15
    Sponsor: Medical Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    225 West Wacker Drive
    Suite 650
    Chicago, IL 60606

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  • Kalamazoo Public Library Amanda Green Scholarship
    $2,000-$4,500
    March 1
    Sponsor: Kalamazoo Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    402 East Michigan Avenue
    Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3888

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  • Library Education Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    December 9
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley

    Eligibility: Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students who are majoring in library sciences, writing or education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 4786
    Aurora, IL 60507

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  • LITA / Christian (Chris) Larew Memorial Scholarship in Library and Information Technology
    $3,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: Library and Information Technology Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    50 East Huron Street
    Chicago, IL 60611

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  • Marie Piehl Dussling and B.P. Dussling Scholarship
    $500
    February
    Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4455 West Lawrence Street
    Appleton, WI 54914

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  • Mary J. Gregory Scholarship
    $1,000
    February 11
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc.

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    301 S. Main Street
    Horseheads, NY 14845

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  • Mary V. Gaver Scholarship
    $3,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    50 East Huron Street
    Chicago, IL 60611

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  • Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship
    $3,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    50 East Huron Street
    Chicago, IL 60611

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  • Ray C. Janeway Scholarship
    $2,000
    March 12
    Sponsor: Texas Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    355 Bee Cave Road
    Suite 401
    Austin, TX 78746

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  • Rebecca Crowder Cole Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    August 30
    Sponsor: Wabash Valley Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Sullivan High School graduates who are pursuing a degree in English and/or library science.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    200 South 8th Street
    Terre Haute, IN 47807

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  • Scottie W. Cox Memorial Scholarship of NCCCLA
    Varies
    April 30
    Sponsor: North Carolina Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    3737 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 460
    Raleigh, NC 27612

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  • Spectrum Scholarship
    $5,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    50 East Huron Street
    Chicago, IL 60611

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  • Stephanie G. Hoffman Scholarship Fund
    $5,000
    March 31
    Sponsor: Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    121 Steuart Street
    San Francisco, CA 94105

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  • Susan Kraybill Roberts Library Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 1762
    1620 Park Avenue
    Parkersburg, WV 26102

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  • Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship
    $3,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    50 East Huron Street
    Chicago, IL 60611

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  • Tony B. Leisner Scholarship
    $3,000
    March 1
    Sponsor: American Library Association

    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.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    50 East Huron Street
    Chicago, IL 60611

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