American Library Association (ALA) LITA/OCLC Spectrum Scholarship in Library & Information Technology

American Library Association (ALA) - Library and Information Technology Association (LITA)

Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: graduate
Renewable: No

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About

This scholarship, part of the ALA Spectrum program, supports minority students, including African Americans, pursuing graduate degrees in library and information science with a focus on technology.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: Not specified, strong academic record expected
  • Demographic: african-american, hispanic, asian, native-american
  • Must be a master's student in library and information science (MLS/MLIS) at an ALA-accredited program.
  • Demonstrate interest in library and information technology.

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Essay
  • Official transcript
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Resume

Timeline

Applications open in November. Deadline is March 1. Winners notified in June.

Tips

Your essay should discuss your interest in how technology impacts library services and your vision for innovation in the field, specifically mentioning the role of technology.